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S334 MJW

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,521 mi
Last recorded85,521 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS334 MJW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 85,521 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 81,877 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Oct 2011 77,538 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 73,698 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 69,039 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2009 64,696 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 64,692 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 59,410 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 59,410 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 53,411 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2006 53,411 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 49,290 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 49,290 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

both front inner brake pads becoming worn!! †

both rear tyres nearing limit!! †

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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S334 MJW is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S334 MJW, 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 S334 MJW registered?

S334 MJW is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 15 December 1998.

Is S334 MJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S334 MJW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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