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S395 BJK

1998 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,183 mi
Last recorded78,183 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS395 BJK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 78,183 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 78,183 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed handle insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 75,926 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion surface rust (6.1.B.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just met minimum requirement 17% (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Aug 2016 75,926 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Mid section detatched (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect very low (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion surface rust (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion surface rust (6.1.B.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. just met minimum requirement 17% (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 74,552 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 74,552 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,538 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 66,538 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 61,308 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 60,167 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 60,167 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 59,049 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 59,049 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 56,104 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 56,104 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 53,978 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 53,978 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 51,229 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 51,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 47,922 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 39,843 miles

Offside Rear 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)

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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S395 BJK is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S395 BJK, 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.

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What year was S395 BJK registered?

S395 BJK is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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