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S54 PEG

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

149,069 mi
Last recorded149,069 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 PEG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2015 149,069 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Jan 2014 144,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Jan 2014 144,797 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Feb 2013 140,760 miles

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

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

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

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 137,002 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 130,718 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 123,959 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 123,954 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2008 116,560 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 116,552 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 111,955 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 111,904 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 105,164 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 PEG is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S54 PEG, 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 PEG is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S54 PEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S54 PEG shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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