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S339 ENV

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,654 mi
Last recorded152,654 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS339 ENV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2011 152,654 miles

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

corrosion to outer sills covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2010 143,184 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 143,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 137,560 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 118,921 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 111,428 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 111,428 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 106,383 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 101,405 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 101,405 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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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S339 ENV is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S339 ENV, 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 S339 ENV?

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What year was S339 ENV registered?

S339 ENV is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S339 ENV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S339 ENV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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