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S318 SVX

1998 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,499 mi
Last recorded134,499 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS318 SVX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2010 134,499 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 133,025 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 132,955 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2008 131,133 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 129,551 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 118,988 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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S318 SVX is a 1998 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S318 SVX, 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 S318 SVX?

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What year was S318 SVX registered?

S318 SVX is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S318 SVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S318 SVX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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