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S643 WOM

1998 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,958 mi
Last recorded103,958 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS643 WOM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2011 103,958 miles

exhaust blow at front section

front and rear brake pads 85% worn

Pass 25 Aug 2010 101,950 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 99,542 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 88,066 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 87,052 miles

Both N/S & O/S rear suspension mounting bushes starting to crack.

Both headlight patterns weak & on limits.

Clutch not fully clearing reverse.

Front brake discs worn & causing slight judder.

Front exhaust 'Flexi' section corroded & worn but just O.K. for M.O.T.

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

Radiator cores badly worn.

Various oil leaks from engine suspect to include :- cambox & poss. headgasket.

Pass 15 Aug 2007 80,468 miles

Both front mheadlight patterns weak.

Both rear indicator colourings faded but just within M.O.T. limits.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front exhaust down pipe blowing from 'flexi' section buyt just o.k. for M.O.T.

Ignition key worn in housing.

N/S/F brake slightly binding.

Oil weep from engine.

radiator cores badly worn.

Pass 28 Jul 2006 73,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake pads aprox. 50% worn.

Front exhaust 'flexi' section worn.

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil weeps from engine (poss. sump gasket).

Radiator cores badly worn.

Rear brake pads aprox. 90% worn.

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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S643 WOM is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S643 WOM, 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

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What year was S643 WOM registered?

S643 WOM is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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