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S681 JFH

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,588 mi
Last recorded115,588 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS681 JFH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2011 115,588 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 100,233 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2010 100,183 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)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 83,963 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 83,960 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Aug 2007 76,538 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 76,538 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 69,140 miles

see adviseories on test sheet 581428426219

Fail 16 Aug 2006 69,140 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both cv boots starting to perish

both front tyres starting to wear on inside edges

n/s/f abs ring fractured

Pass 18 Aug 2005 65,192 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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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S681 JFH is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S681 JFH, 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 S681 JFH registered?

S681 JFH is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 26 August 1998.

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