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S366 SBE

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,532 mi
Last recorded130,532 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS366 SBE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2008 130,532 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 34,910 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside handbrake is not as cood as offside

Pass 11 Apr 2006 110,293 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 SBE is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 S366 SBE, 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 SBE?

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What year was S366 SBE registered?

S366 SBE is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S366 SBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S366 SBE shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S366 SBE have outstanding finance?

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