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1998 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

127,443 mi
Last recorded127,443 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2012 127,443 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion evident on o/s/f and n/s/f floorpans by jacking points

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r brake disc showing signs of over heating

o/s and n/s trailing arms - bushes cracking/debonding

o/s/f fog light not working

oil leaks

plastic covers fitted over outersills

wiper blades worn/split on ends

Pass 23 Sep 2011 125,888 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cat broken up inside

front brake discs worn/lipped

o/s and n/s trailing arm bushes splitting/debonding

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

o/s/f tyre worn low(aprox 2.5mm inner tread area)

oil leaks

plastic covers fitted over outersills

radiator corroded and in poor condition

Fail 15 Sep 2011 125,885 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cat broken up inside

front brake discs worn/lipped

o/s and n/s trailing arm bushes splitting/debonding

o/s/f fog light lens cracked

o/s/f tyre worn low(aprox 2.5mm inner tread area)

oil leaks

plastic covers fitted over outersills

radiator corroded and in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2010 120,579 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

minor stonechips to screen

o/s/f fog light lens cracked/holed

o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes cracking/debonding

oil leaks

radiator corroded and in poor condition

Pass 10 Sep 2009 114,146 miles

oil leaks

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

drive belt cracking

front brake discs worn/lipped

minor stonechips/scratches to screen

o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arms - bushes debonding/cracking

radiator heavily corroded and in poor condition

rear exhaust box breaking up inside

wipers starting to smear

Fail 9 Sep 2009 114,146 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

drive belt cracking

front brake discs worn/lipped

minor stonechips/scratches to screen

o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arms - bushes debonding/cracking

oil leaks

radiator heavily corroded and in poor condition

rear exhaust box breaking up inside

wipers starting to smear

Pass 17 Sep 2008 108,773 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake effort low (17%)

o/"B"post corroded and holed but not in prescribed area yet!

o/s/r and n/s/r indicator bulbs fading

o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes cracking/debonding

oil leaks

power steering fluid on minimum

power steering resivoir and hoses damp/oily

rear exhaust box rusted aropund rear joint

Fail 17 Sep 2008 108,773 miles

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

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

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front exhaust pipe corroded and in poor condition

o/"B"post corroded and holed but not in prescribed area yet!

o/s/r and n/s/r indicator bulbs fading

o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes cracking/debonding

oil leaks

power steering fluid on minimum

power steering resivoir and hoses damp/oily

rear exhaust box rusted aropund rear joint

Pass 18 Sep 2007 105,816 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 105,816 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge o/s/f 2.5mm n/s/f 3.0mm

both rear tyres getting low o/s/r3.0mm n/s/r 2.0mm

corrosion to both .b. pillers by rear door hinges

exhaust center pipe is heavly corroded and has been patched

oil leaks from engine

play in n/s/f wheel bearing

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2006 100,620 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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 KBK is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S395 KBK, 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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S395 KBK is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 3 November 1998.

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