MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,717 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
crack to nearside windscreen outside swept area
off side rear tyre on inner and outer edge
pin holes to exhaust system
pin holes to off side cv gaitor borderline
security of battery
wipers slightly smearing screen
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen cracked but not in a swept area.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S298 XAY is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 S298 XAY, 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 S298 XAY registered?
S298 XAY is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 13 October 1998.
Is S298 XAY safe to buy?
The MOT history for S298 XAY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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