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S515 OEO

1998 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,133 mi
Last recorded88,133 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS515 OEO
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 88,133 miles

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

engine oil leak

exhaust flexi in poor condition

radiator in poor condition

slight poer steering leak

Fail 19 Aug 2009 88,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

engine oil leak

exhaust flexi in poor condition

radiator in poor condition

slight poer steering leak

engine undershield catching pully

Pass 28 Aug 2008 79,488 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 79,488 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 75,821 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust flexi damaged

handbrake high

nsf wheel arch cover damaged

radiator in poor condition

rear registration plate damaged

serious engine oil leak,possible rocker cover gasket area

Pass 2 Sep 2006 72,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S515 OEO is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S515 OEO, 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 S515 OEO?

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What year was S515 OEO registered?

S515 OEO is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 6 November 1998.

Is S515 OEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S515 OEO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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