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S303 BBN

1998 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,182 mi
Last recorded106,182 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS303 BBN
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 106,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 104,798 miles

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

N/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM

PLASTIC SILL TRIMS ARE FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS.

Fail 1 Mar 2011 104,797 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

N/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.0MM

PLASTIC SILL TRIMS ARE FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION OF OUTER SILLS.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 100,564 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ARE WEARING LOW (VISUAL CHECK ONLY)

FRONT OUTER "CV" JOINT BOOTS ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION

N/S/R TYRE WORN DOWN TO 2.5MM

REAR ARM BUSHES ARE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION

STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST

Pass 29 Jan 2009 95,945 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 90,944 miles

REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF DETERIORATING N/S AND O/S.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 84,355 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 76,750 miles

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

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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S303 BBN 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 87.5%.

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 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 S303 BBN, 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 S303 BBN registered?

S303 BBN is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S303 BBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S303 BBN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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