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S428 ACB

1998 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,124 mi
Last recorded156,124 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS428 ACB
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 May 2015 156,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside front tyre preasure low

Pass 20 May 2014 148,526 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake pipes corroded

n/s wiperblade smeary

vehicle corroded

windscreen cracked in n/s bottom corner

Fail 13 May 2013 93,280 miles

rear no.plate discoloured

trailing arm bushes split

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

floors corroded

front brake pads worn

Pass 13 May 2013 93,280 miles

Oil leak

floors corroded

front brake pads worn

rear no.plate discoloured

trailing arm bushes split

Pass 15 May 2012 89,676 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front floor pans corroded around jacking points

front to rear brakepipe corroded

n/s and o/s rear main suspension bushes worn

Pass 25 May 2011 86,326 miles

nearside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 81,675 miles

front indicators starting to show white light

nearside rear tyre worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 20 May 2010 81,675 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

front indicators starting to show white light

nearside rear tyre worn

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2009 77,202 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 72,366 miles

both front drive shaft boots cracking

Fail 5 Jun 2008 72,366 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front drive shaft boots cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2007 68,451 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 68,451 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 65,450 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 65,450 miles

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

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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S428 ACB is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S428 ACB, 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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What year was S428 ACB registered?

S428 ACB is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 23 September 1998.

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