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S288 AUD

1998 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

195,216 mi
Last recorded195,216 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 AUD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2010 195,216 miles

both front indicators are discoloured

both number plates are in poor condition

both rear trailing arm bushes are split and debonded and in very poor condition

engine oil leaks

engine under tray fitted

front exhaust flexi section is broken and blowing slightly

front wipers are smeary

metal brake pipes are corroded

plastic outer sill covers are fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2010 195,216 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front indicators are discoloured

both number plates are in poor condition

both rear trailing arm bushes are split and debonded and in very poor condition

engine oil leaks

engine under tray fitted

front brake discs are worn,lipped and corroded

front exhaust flexi section is broken and blowing slightly

front wipers are smeary

metal brake pipes are corroded

o/s/f wheel is binding slightly

plastic outer sill covers are fitted

Pass 9 Feb 2009 169,727 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 143,897 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 143,897 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 117,853 miles

rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly.

Pass 13 Feb 2006 93,323 miles

offside front abs ring damaged

Fail 9 Feb 2006 93,222 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

How Reliable is the Rover 420?

Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,220
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
59,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 35,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,911
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,539
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 26,567
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 15,381
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S288 AUD is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1998 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 99,006 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 420 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 35,342 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S288 AUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 420 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S288 AUD registered?

S288 AUD is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S288 AUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S288 AUD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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