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S488 LRP

1999 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,947 mi
Last recorded95,947 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS488 LRP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2008 95,947 miles

Front number plate slightly discoloured

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

Fail 13 Sep 2008 95,947 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front number plate slightly discoloured

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 1 Oct 2007 84,005 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs are rusting

Pass 11 Oct 2006 72,907 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 62,869 miles

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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S488 LRP is a 1999 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 92,472 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 S488 LRP, 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 27 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S488 LRP?

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What year was S488 LRP registered?

S488 LRP is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S488 LRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S488 LRP shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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