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S634 FMA

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

145,947 mi
Last recorded145,947 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS634 FMA
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 145,947 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2009 137,816 miles

Battery insecure

N/s/f tyre has cuts on inner & outer sidewall

N/s/r brakes binding slightly

N/s/r tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

O/s/f c.v boot cracking

Fail 18 Feb 2009 137,776 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Battery insecure

N/s/f tyre has cuts on inner & outer sidewall

N/s/r brakes binding slightly

N/s/r tyre has cuts on inner sidewall

O/s/f c.v boot cracking

O/s/f door exterior handle taped

Fail 12 Jan 2009 137,756 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Handbrake lever travel high

N/s/r wheel binding slightly

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 133,566 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2008 133,562 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jan 2007 126,637 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 126,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 114,197 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S634 FMA is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S634 FMA, 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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S634 FMA is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 24 November 1998.

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