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S353 EGU

1998 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

6,874 mi
Last recorded6,874 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS353 EGU
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 11 Sep 2026 6,874 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2025 6,791 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 6,646 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 6,378 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 5,977 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 5,948 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 5,942 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 5,848 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 5,823 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 5,822 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 5,707 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 5,497 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 5,170 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 4,971 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 4,030 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 3,776 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 2,786 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 2,684 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 2,437 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 2,259 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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S353 EGU is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S353 EGU, 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 S353 EGU?

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What year was S353 EGU registered?

S353 EGU is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S353 EGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S353 EGU shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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