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S49 APD

1998 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

111,899 mi
Last recorded111,899 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 APD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 111,899 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 111,899 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 105,927 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 100,958 miles

front drop link bushes weak/cracking

front floors very rusty

n/s cv boot cracking

o/s cv boot cracking

o/s/f binding slightly

rear indicator bulbs fading

washers poor

Pass 31 Jul 2010 96,666 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

covers fitted to offside and nearside outer sills

Pass 11 Jul 2009 90,569 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 85,387 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 79,837 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 74,746 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 69,719 miles

both front tyres wearing low

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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S49 APD is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S49 APD, 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 S49 APD registered?

S49 APD is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S49 APD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S49 APD shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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