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S672 WOE

1998 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,718 mi
Last recorded129,718 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS672 WOE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2011 129,718 miles

all indicators fading

corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes

corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion o/s/r inner and n/s/r inner sills

front number plate cracked

Fail 1 Aug 2011 129,718 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

all indicators fading

corrosion o/s/f and n/s/f brake pipes

corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

corrosion o/s/r inner and n/s/r inner sills

front number plate cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2010 103,529 miles

corrosion on front brake disc's

corrosion on main brake pipes

Pass 5 Mar 2009 88,862 miles

corrosion on exhaust rear box

n/s handbrake effort

o/s/f indicator fading

rear main suspension bushes splitting

wear in n/s/r and o/s/r anti-roll bar link bushes bordrline

Pass 19 Feb 2008 81,365 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 63,790 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 75,223 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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S672 WOE is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S672 WOE, 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 S672 WOE registered?

S672 WOE is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S672 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S672 WOE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S672 WOE have outstanding finance?

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