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S401 BPA

1998 Rover 420

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

149,581 mi
Last recorded149,581 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS401 BPA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2011 149,581 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 141,570 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s parking light very dim

o/s and n/s rear wheel archs been repaird with filler

Pass 17 Sep 2009 135,167 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 129,351 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 123,352 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 115,903 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 105,911 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 105,911 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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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S401 BPA is a 1998 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S401 BPA, 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

How do I check the history of S401 BPA?

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What year was S401 BPA registered?

S401 BPA is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S401 BPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S401 BPA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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