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S636 AMV

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

97,898 mi
Last recorded97,898 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS636 AMV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 97,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 96,828 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 96,828 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 95,571 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 94,011 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 94,011 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 92,344 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 92,344 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 90,385 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 88,597 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 86,502 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 84,192 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 81,483 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 78,771 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 76,210 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 74,216 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 65,238 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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S636 AMV is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S636 AMV, 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 S636 AMV?

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What year was S636 AMV registered?

S636 AMV is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S636 AMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S636 AMV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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