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S407 ENV

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,673 mi
Last recorded104,673 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS407 ENV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2011 104,673 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 94,344 miles

2x headlamp poor beam

Fail 29 Nov 2010 94,344 miles

2x headlamp poor beam

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 88,246 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Dec 2008 83,119 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 83,119 miles

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 76,994 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 71,109 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 71,109 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 64,200 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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S407 ENV is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S407 ENV, 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 S407 ENV registered?

S407 ENV is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is S407 ENV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S407 ENV shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S407 ENV have outstanding finance?

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