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S324 AWT

1998 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,105 mi
Last recorded143,105 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS324 AWT
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 143,105 miles

Front brake pads and discs worn

Rear bumper broken

corrosion on rear wheel arches

rear brake pipe starting to corrode

wipers poor

Pass 12 May 2009 136,300 miles

Corrosion starting on nearside rear wheel arch

Front brake discs starting to corrode

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 129,758 miles

front discs starting to corrode

nail in o/s/f

tyres cracked

Fail 16 May 2008 129,758 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front discs starting to corrode

nail in o/s/f

tyres cracked

Fail 28 Nov 2006 123,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 28 Nov 2006 123,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight cut in n/s/f tyre

Pass 30 Nov 2005 114,263 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 114,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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S324 AWT is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel 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 S324 AWT, 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 S324 AWT registered?

S324 AWT is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S324 AWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S324 AWT 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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