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S436 WOM

1998 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,821 mi
Last recorded109,821 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS436 WOM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 109,821 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 109,821 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 97,329 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 97,329 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 96,433 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 96,432 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 94,289 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 91,750 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 90,608 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 90,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 89,243 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 2mm

Fail 12 Jun 2006 88,274 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise advanced corrosion on o/s/r door step!

advise both rear tyres low on inner edges!

advise o/s/f abs ring incomplete!

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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S436 WOM is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S436 WOM, 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 S436 WOM registered?

S436 WOM is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S436 WOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S436 WOM shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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