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S516 UHJ

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,313 mi
Last recorded112,313 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS516 UHJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 112,313 miles

both rear body to rear suspension rubber mounts breaking up

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

n/s/f floorpan corroded

rear no.plate defaced

rear tyres worn to excess

Fail 15 Aug 2012 112,273 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear body to rear suspension rubber mounts breaking up

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

n/s/f floorpan corroded

rear no.plate defaced

rear tyres worn to excess

Pass 10 Aug 2011 108,385 miles

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

both front floorpans corroded

both rear body to suspension rubber mounting breaking up

n/s/f roadwheel damaged on outer rim

rear no.plate defaced

Fail 1 Aug 2011 108,385 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

both front floorpans corroded

both rear body to suspension rubber mounting breaking up

n/s/f roadwheel damaged on outer rim

rear no.plate defaced

Pass 17 Aug 2010 102,830 miles

both rear body to rear suspension rubber mounts breaking up

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

exhaust blow at rear joint

Fail 10 Aug 2010 102,830 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear body to rear suspension rubber mounts breaking up

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

exhaust blow at rear joint

Pass 6 Aug 2009 87,905 miles

both rear suspension to body rubber mounts breaking up

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

rear no.plate defaced

Fail 3 Aug 2009 97,795 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

both rear suspension to body rubber mounts breaking up

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

rear no.plate defaced

Pass 4 Aug 2008 91,410 miles

both rear body to suspension rubber mounts perished

brake pipe to o/s/r hose corroded

n/s/f tyre worn to excess on outer edge

n/s/r handbrake performance low

slight exhaust blow at rear joint

Pass 3 Aug 2007 85,157 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 77,758 miles

both front tyres worn to excess

o/s/r tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 23 Jul 2005 70,498 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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S516 UHJ is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S516 UHJ, 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 S516 UHJ registered?

S516 UHJ is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S516 UHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S516 UHJ shows 12 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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