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S39 LOK

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,573 mi
Last recorded44,573 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS39 LOK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2012 44,573 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 44,573 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 36,689 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 34,977 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 33,248 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 31,369 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 29,804 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 27,905 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 26,082 miles

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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S39 LOK is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S39 LOK, 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 S39 LOK registered?

S39 LOK is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 30 December 1998.

Is S39 LOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S39 LOK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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