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S571 WOE

1998 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

90,708 mi
Last recorded90,708 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS571 WOE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2010 90,708 miles

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

rear wheel arches poor

Pass 7 Apr 2009 83,606 miles

front tyres getting low

Pass 7 Apr 2008 78,122 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 78,108 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 71,827 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 71,827 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 18 Apr 2006 66,352 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 66,352 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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S571 WOE is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S571 WOE, 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

How do I check the history of S571 WOE?

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What year was S571 WOE registered?

S571 WOE is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S571 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S571 WOE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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