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S476 AHJ

1998 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

152,891 mi
Last recorded152,891 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS476 AHJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 152,891 miles

front pads low

front to rear brake pipes slighty corroed

front to rear fuel pipes slight corroed

o/s/ track rod end slight play

oil leak at sump

Pass 4 Mar 2010 145,718 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded cannot see properly because of cover

Pass 6 Mar 2009 138,585 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,786 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 125,115 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 112,113 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 112,048 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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S476 AHJ is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S476 AHJ, 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 S476 AHJ registered?

S476 AHJ is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S476 AHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S476 AHJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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