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S692 VUK

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

235,967 mi
Last recorded235,967 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS692 VUK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 235,967 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise cat rattleing

advise o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

advise o/s/r tyre cracking

Fail 11 Nov 2010 235,428 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

advise cat rattleing

advise o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

advise o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2009 214,225 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 200,947 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 200,947 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 186,310 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip pad worn

Fail 27 Oct 2007 186,015 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2006 173,859 miles

advise exhaust front pipe holed

advise rear number plate water marked

Pass 26 Oct 2005 159,840 miles

advise front pads worn low and slight fluctuation on front brakes

advise wear on inner edge of both front tyres

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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S692 VUK is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S692 VUK, 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 S692 VUK registered?

S692 VUK is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 9 September 1998.

Is S692 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S692 VUK shows 9 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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