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S674 VAH

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,059 mi
Last recorded123,059 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS674 VAH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 15 Mar 2011 123,059 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 114,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 105,219 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 96,397 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 86,557 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 76,127 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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S674 VAH is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S674 VAH, 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 S674 VAH?

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What year was S674 VAH registered?

S674 VAH is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S674 VAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S674 VAH shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S674 VAH have outstanding finance?

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