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S699 GOJ

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

76,678 mi
Last recorded76,678 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS699 GOJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2009 76,678 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 69,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 69,792 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 60,976 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 60,768 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 51,573 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2006 51,573 miles

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

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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S699 GOJ is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S699 GOJ, 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 S699 GOJ registered?

S699 GOJ is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S699 GOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S699 GOJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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