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S368 EGP

1998 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

219,013 mi
Last recorded219,013 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS368 EGP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 219,013 miles

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

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

front number plate

nearside front wing and bonnet damage

travel in handbrake

Fail 15 Nov 2010 219,013 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front number plate

travel in handbrake

Pass 10 Dec 2009 203,261 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate

trave in handbrake

Fail 10 Dec 2009 203,260 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear number plate

trave in handbrake

Pass 9 Dec 2008 183,847 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 183,847 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 165,699 miles

heavy cracking to offside and nearside cv boots

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 11 Dec 2007 165,612 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

heavy cracking to offside and nearside cv boots

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 5 Dec 2006 146,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 146,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Dec 2005 131,215 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 131,215 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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S368 EGP is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S368 EGP, 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

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What year was S368 EGP registered?

S368 EGP is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S368 EGP safe to buy?

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