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S393 ENV

1998 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,418 mi
Last recorded104,418 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS393 ENV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2012 104,418 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

intermittent fault on ABS light

signs of corrosion to f/n/s floor

Fail 17 Feb 2012 104,326 miles

Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

damage to front of vehicle

high handbrake travel

intermittent fault on ABS light

signs of corrosion to f/n/s floor

Pass 4 Mar 2011 99,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Mar 2011 99,870 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 95,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside front floor section

slight play within offside steering rack

Fail 5 Mar 2010 95,358 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to nearside front floor section

slight play within offside steering rack

Pass 2 Mar 2009 89,044 miles

Oil leak

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

both anti lock brake pickup rings cracked

Pass 29 Feb 2008 84,709 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 80,247 miles

both front outer c v boots splitting

n/s/f fog lamp glass broken

o/s/r brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

rear brake pads low

washer aim requires setting

Pass 17 Feb 2006 74,908 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

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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S393 ENV is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S393 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

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What year was S393 ENV registered?

S393 ENV is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is S393 ENV safe to buy?

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