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S373 ENV

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

99,421 mi
Last recorded99,421 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS373 ENV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 99,421 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 99,404 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2009 99,386 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 92,920 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 92,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Fail 23 Nov 2006 86,159 miles

ADVISE # BOTH FRONT TYRES ON WEAR INDICATORS, BOTH FRONT OUTER CV BOOTS RUBBERS CRACKING

Outer Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 86,159 miles

ADVISE # BOTH FRONT TYRES ON WEAR INDICATORS, BOTH FRONT OUTER CV BOOTS RUBBERS CRACKING

Pass 15 Dec 2005 77,810 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Fail 15 Dec 2005 77,810 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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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S373 ENV is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 S373 ENV, 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 S373 ENV?

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What year was S373 ENV registered?

S373 ENV is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 9 November 1998.

Is S373 ENV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S373 ENV shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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