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S702 WOM

1998 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,442 mi
Last recorded89,442 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS702 WOM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 89,442 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 89,442 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 85,874 miles

nsf floor corroded

osf front floor corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2010 82,505 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

repaired damage in windscreen zone A

Pass 14 Oct 2009 75,976 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 75,976 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 69,503 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 63,817 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres outer edge

rear trailing arm bushes starting to split

Pass 13 Oct 2006 58,318 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2005 56,370 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 56,370 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre has a nail in the tread

rear brake performance is low

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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S702 WOM is a 1998 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S702 WOM, 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

How do I check the history of S702 WOM?

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What year was S702 WOM registered?

S702 WOM is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S702 WOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S702 WOM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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