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S366 JNK

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,315 mi
Last recorded87,315 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS366 JNK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 87,315 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

Fail 19 Sep 2008 87,243 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 81,825 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 76,344 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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S366 JNK is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S366 JNK, 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 S366 JNK?

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What year was S366 JNK registered?

S366 JNK is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S366 JNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S366 JNK shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S366 JNK have outstanding finance?

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