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S312 TMJ

1998 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,173 mi
Last recorded86,173 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS312 TMJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2013 86,173 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 83,278 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 80,759 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 80,759 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 77,607 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 74,237 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 71,259 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 66,954 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 66,954 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 62,320 miles

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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S312 TMJ is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S312 TMJ, 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

How do I check the history of S312 TMJ?

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What year was S312 TMJ registered?

S312 TMJ is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S312 TMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S312 TMJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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