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S684 JAR

1998 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,636 mi
Last recorded124,636 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS684 JAR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 124,636 miles

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

rear wheels slight binding .front suspension rubbers are starting to perish .no excess movement

washer bottle leaks ,

Pass 20 Jul 2007 117,613 miles

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

Fail 20 Jul 2007 117,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 May 2006 102,972 miles

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

WEAR IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING †CORROSION TO N/S/F DISC †CORROSION TO BACK BOX †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED †BATTERY TO TALL AND HITTING BONNET

battery insecure

Fail 2 May 2006 102,964 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

WEAR IN N/S/R WHEEL BEARING †CORROSION TO N/S/F DISC †CORROSION TO BACK BOX †ENGINE BELLY PAN FITTED †BATTERY TO TALL AND HITTING BATTERY

battery insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2005 96,669 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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S684 JAR is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S684 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S684 JAR registered?

S684 JAR is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S684 JAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S684 JAR shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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