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S532 BVA

1998 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

91,476 mi
Last recorded91,476 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS532 BVA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 16 Feb 2007 91,476 miles

O/s/f sidelight dull. Crack screen. Corrosion to brake pipes. Covers to sills. Play in rack. Oil on rack. Rear anti roll bar bushes worn. Condition of rear trailing arm bushes.

Pass 30 Dec 2005 145,240 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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S532 BVA is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S532 BVA, 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 S532 BVA registered?

S532 BVA is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 1 November 1998.

Is S532 BVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S532 BVA shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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