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S393 JBT

1999 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

91,389 mi
Last recorded91,389 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS393 JBT
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2011 91,389 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 87,504 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 83,554 miles

nearside front tyre is worn to the legal limit!

Fail 18 Nov 2009 83,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre is worn to the legal limit!

Pass 10 Nov 2008 79,948 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 79,948 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 76,649 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 72,743 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 69,031 miles

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

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 JBT is a 1999 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 92,472 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 JBT, 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 27 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 S393 JBT?

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What year was S393 JBT registered?

S393 JBT is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 15 February 1999.

Is S393 JBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S393 JBT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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