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S384 HBN

1998 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,180 mi
Last recorded153,180 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS384 HBN
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 153,180 miles

exhaust started to corrode

front floor corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 28 Apr 2009 153,180 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhaust started to corrode

front floor corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 9 May 2008 144,006 miles

exhaust corroded at rear scilencer

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2007 124,822 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 124,171 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 9 May 2006 103,597 miles

left hand rear radius arm bushes beginning to split

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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S384 HBN is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S384 HBN, 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 S384 HBN registered?

S384 HBN is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 22 December 1998.

Is S384 HBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S384 HBN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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