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S646 FUM

1998 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,912 mi
Last recorded134,912 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS646 FUM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2017 134,912 miles

unable to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 24 Mar 2017 142,770 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Corrosion by central engine mounting

Pass 26 Mar 2016 134,912 miles

corrosion floor to sill nearside and offside front

Pass 3 Dec 2014 131,973 miles

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

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

corrosion near nearside front spring

front floor corroded near sills , may be more severely corroded under sill covers

no emmission ticket issued as excessive smoke blocks equipment

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 2 Dec 2014 131,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

corrosion near nearside front spring

front floor corroded near sills , may be more severely corroded under sill covers

no emmission ticket issued as excessive smoke blocks equipment

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Dec 2013 128,117 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 124,425 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 120,769 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 116,710 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 111,472 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 105,642 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 105,620 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 100,916 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 93,199 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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S646 FUM is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 S646 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S646 FUM registered?

S646 FUM is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 3 December 1998.

Is S646 FUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S646 FUM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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