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S410 XCR

1998 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

104,604 mi
Last recorded104,604 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS410 XCR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2012 104,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all seat belts slow to return

chips in windscreen

front discs showing lipping around edges and scoring on inside facings

n/s/f shocker showing oil misting

power steering power pipe showing oil misting

rear number plate showing delamination

rear suspension side arm bushes in poor condition

steering rack boot o/s oil soaked

tailgate struts weak

Fail 14 Feb 2012 104,604 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all seat belts slow to return

chips in windscreen

front discs showing lipping around edges and scoring on inside facings

n/s/f shocker showing oil misting

power steering power pipe showing oil misting

rear number plate showing delamination

rear suspension side arm bushes in poor condition

steering rack boot o/s oil soaked

tailgate struts weak

Fail 14 Jan 2011 97,576 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

plastic sills

Pass 14 Jan 2011 97,576 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

plastic sills

Fail 24 Dec 2009 90,287 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

drivers seat belt is slightly frayed

front and rear tyres are wearing close to limit on the edges

Pass 24 Dec 2009 90,287 miles

drivers seat belt is slightly frayed

front and rear tyres are wearing close to limit on the edges

Fail 29 Dec 2008 82,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 82,582 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 73,751 miles

slight power steering fluid seepage from pipe

Fail 27 Dec 2007 73,751 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 65,802 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Dec 2005 57,443 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 57,286 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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S410 XCR is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S410 XCR, 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 S410 XCR?

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What year was S410 XCR registered?

S410 XCR is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S410 XCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S410 XCR shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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