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S679 JAR

1998 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,660 mi
Last recorded136,660 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS679 JAR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 136,660 miles

offside rear arch slightly corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2010 116,212 miles

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

Rear axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 12 Oct 2010 116,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear axle bushes slightly worn

Pass 30 Sep 2009 98,960 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 98,956 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 90,010 miles

drivers side inner door sill surface corrosion

duck tape fitted on osr inner door sill

plastic side skirts fitted

Pass 2 Oct 2007 79,498 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 69,795 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 59,206 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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S679 JAR is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S679 JAR, 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.

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What year was S679 JAR registered?

S679 JAR is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S679 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S679 JAR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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