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S54 HKP

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

118,855 mi
Last recorded118,855 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 HKP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2019 118,855 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Diesel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side walls are slightly lumpy (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 116,002 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides front floors corroded/weak

Fail 12 Dec 2018 116,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides front floors corroded/weak

Pass 14 Dec 2017 114,067 miles

Engine oil leak.

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced N/s & O/s. (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE & tread cracking. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT LIMIT. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 111,432 miles

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s & O/s floor pan. (2.4.A.3)

Front Sills corrosion

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s & O/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2016 111,431 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (+ rear suspension Mount area) (5.2.6)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/s & O/s floor pan. (2.4.A.3)

Front Sills corrosion

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/s & O/s (4.1.E.1)

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/s & O/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 109,346 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 17 Dec 2015 109,346 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 107,104 miles

Brake pipes front to rear corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside and offside front floor pan corroded

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear tyres out of shape

Fail 22 Dec 2014 107,104 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipes front to rear corroded

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside and offside front floor pan corroded

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

Offside front brake binding slightly

Rear tyres out of shape

Pass 23 Dec 2013 103,489 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Dec 2013 103,424 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front to rear brake pipres corroded

nearside cv boot heavily perished

nearside rear radiuse arm bush is worn

nearside sill corroded and weak

offside and nearside front floors heavily corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded and weak

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2013 103,224 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front to rear brake pipres corroded

nearside cv boot heavily perished

nearside rear radiuse arm bush is worn

nearside sill corroded and weak

offside and nearside front floors heavily corroded

offside rear outer sill corroded and weak

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2012 99,576 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 99,576 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2011 97,312 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 93,452 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 93,452 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 87,967 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 87,967 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 38,268 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 38,267 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 77,774 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 77,590 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 71,416 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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S54 HKP is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S54 HKP, 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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S54 HKP is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 19 October 1998.

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