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S504 XCA

1998 Rover 420

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,618 mi
Last recorded180,618 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS504 XCA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2011 180,618 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Sep 2011 180,618 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 177,080 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 170,778 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 163,128 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 163,113 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 153,691 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 140,695 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 140,695 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 134,158 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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S504 XCA is a 1998 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S504 XCA, 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 S504 XCA registered?

S504 XCA is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S504 XCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S504 XCA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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