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S706 AJE

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,663 mi
Last recorded137,663 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS706 AJE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 137,663 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 124,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 124,297 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 120,171 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 119,935 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 108,854 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 108,854 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 98,234 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 87,567 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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S706 AJE 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 S706 AJE, 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 S706 AJE registered?

S706 AJE is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S706 AJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S706 AJE 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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