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S39 SRD

1998 Rover 420

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

123,965 mi
Last recorded123,965 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS39 SRD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 123,965 miles

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

damage to outer sidewall of offside rear tyre, but not deep enough to reach cord

one of centre exhaust mounting rubbers is split

Fail 7 Jul 2015 123,964 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

damage to outer sidewall of offside rear tyre, but not deep enough to reach cord

one of centre exhaust mounting rubbers is split

Pass 2 Jul 2014 122,716 miles

Right rear tyre inner wall showing cicumferential cracking(though cords not visible)

Fail 24 Jun 2014 122,696 miles

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

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

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

Right rear tyre inner wall showing cicumferential cracking(though cords not visible)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 122,592 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

eml light on

nearside rear tyre offside rear tyre and offside front tyre perrishing

Pass 26 Jul 2012 121,018 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

centre exhaust hanger deteriorated

slight corrosion on offside front inner wheel arch

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Fail 23 Jul 2012 121,018 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

centre exhaust hanger deteriorated

slight corrosion on offside front inner wheel arch

slight noise from offside front wheel bearing

Pass 11 Jul 2011 119,448 miles

centre exhaust rubber mounting split but still supporting exhaust

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2010 118,189 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cut on inner side wall

Fail 29 Jun 2010 118,189 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre cut on inner side wall

Pass 29 Jun 2009 116,752 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre cuts on outer side wall

Pass 25 Jul 2008 109,890 miles

front brake pads are quite low.

front tyres are low on tread.

metal brake pipes are corroding slightly around vehicle.

rear tyres are very low on tread 1.6/7mm these should be replaced as soon as possible.

rubber exhaust mounting at middle point of system is perishing and cracked.

Fail 25 Jul 2008 109,890 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front brake pads are quite low.

front tyres are low on tread.

metal brake pipes are corroding slightly around vehicle.

rear tyres are very low on tread 1.6/7mm these should be replaced as soon as possible.

rubber exhaust mounting at middle point of system is perishing and cracked.

Pass 26 Jul 2007 84,733 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 69,054 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2006 69,054 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2006 69,034 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 SRD is a 1998 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 S39 SRD, 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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S39 SRD is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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