MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,178 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/f door handle broken/insecure
vehicle ran out of petrol before emmission test was carried out
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S42 AWT is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S42 AWT, 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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How do I check the history of S42 AWT?
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What year was S42 AWT registered?
S42 AWT is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 4 August 1998.
Is S42 AWT safe to buy?
The MOT history for S42 AWT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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