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S469 BJE

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,541 mi
Last recorded114,541 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS469 BJE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 114,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2010 114,540 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2009 113,170 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 110,832 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 110,832 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Aug 2007 108,653 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED

Pass 15 Aug 2006 105,225 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2005 100,494 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 100,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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S469 BJE is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S469 BJE, 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 S469 BJE registered?

S469 BJE is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S469 BJE safe to buy?

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