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S495 HRO

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,438 mi
Last recorded97,438 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS495 HRO
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 97,438 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 90,822 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 85,701 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Unable to check wheelnuts (wheel trims fitted)

Fail 14 Sep 2006 85,701 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Unable to check wheelnuts (wheel trims fitted)

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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S495 HRO is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S495 HRO, 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

How do I check the history of S495 HRO?

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What year was S495 HRO registered?

S495 HRO is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 24 November 1998.

Is S495 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S495 HRO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S495 HRO have outstanding finance?

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