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S598 FUM

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,798 mi
Last recorded143,798 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS598 FUM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 143,798 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 143,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 141,035 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 141,035 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 138,336 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Oil leak

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

movement in both rear anti roll bar links near excessive

o/s rear brake pipe covered in grease

rear number plate slightly dirty

slight binding on o/s rear wheel

slight side to side play in handbrake lever

Pass 22 Mar 2007 127,814 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

front brake disc showing signs of corrosion

offside rear tyre on limit

Pass 9 Feb 2006 121,565 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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S598 FUM is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S598 FUM, 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 S598 FUM registered?

S598 FUM is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S598 FUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S598 FUM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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