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S420 MBL

1998 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,249 mi
Last recorded65,249 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS420 MBL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Jul 2016 65,249 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

heavy oil leak

temporary repair to drivers inner door release handle

Pass 31 Jul 2015 63,426 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 63,386 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 61,275 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Jul 2014 61,211 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2013 58,589 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

water leak [coolant]

Pass 12 Jul 2013 58,589 miles

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

water leak [coolant]

Pass 13 Jul 2012 55,742 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 55,742 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 54,797 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,487 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 49,907 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 47,526 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,952 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 42,357 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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S420 MBL is a 1998 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S420 MBL, 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 S420 MBL registered?

S420 MBL is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S420 MBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S420 MBL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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