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S308 LBW

1998 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

118,360 mi
Last recorded118,360 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS308 LBW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 118,360 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside track rod end rubber split

offside screen washer not working

rear orange indicator bulbs faded

slight weep from power steering pipe

Fail 19 Apr 2010 118,360 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside track rod end rubber split

offside screen washer not working

rear orange indicator bulbs faded

slight weep from power steering pipe

Pass 16 Apr 2009 107,978 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 98,220 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 98,220 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 87,986 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 87,948 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 79,046 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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S308 LBW is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol 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 S308 LBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S308 LBW registered?

S308 LBW is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S308 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S308 LBW 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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