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S534 UPV

1998 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,666 mi
Last recorded124,666 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS534 UPV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 124,666 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 117,410 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 110,455 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2009 110,455 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 101,691 miles

CHILD SEAT IN O/S/R

N/S/R AND O/S/R BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

REAR SUSPENSION ARM BUSH SLIGHTLY SPLIT

STONE CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

Pass 13 Sep 2007 92,812 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 92,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 83,679 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 83,679 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 75,074 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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S534 UPV 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 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 S534 UPV, 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 S534 UPV registered?

S534 UPV is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S534 UPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S534 UPV 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.

Does S534 UPV have outstanding finance?

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