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S661 DDL

1998 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,400 mi
Last recorded95,400 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS661 DDL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2011 95,400 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 95,384 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 79,195 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 79,195 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2010 78,607 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

offside door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2009 62,868 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 60,915 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 60,915 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 56,506 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 56,506 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 52,179 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 52,179 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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S661 DDL is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S661 DDL, 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 S661 DDL registered?

S661 DDL is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S661 DDL safe to buy?

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