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S347 MJW

1998 Rover 420

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,628 mi
Last recorded106,628 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS347 MJW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 106,628 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 106,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 89,071 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 85,188 miles

both rear suspension arm centre bushes starting to perish and split

corrosion starting on both main front to rear brake pipes at nearside floorpan area, advise removing plastic trim and replacing if necessary

possible play starting in nearside front track rod end

Pass 23 Nov 2007
Fail 23 Nov 2007

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

Pass 1 Dec 2006 71,495 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 71,495 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Dec 2005 58,060 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 58,060 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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S347 MJW is a 1998 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S347 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.

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What year was S347 MJW registered?

S347 MJW is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 16 December 1998.

Is S347 MJW safe to buy?

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