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S718 FTE

1998 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,041 mi
Last recorded143,041 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS718 FTE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 143,041 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing.

crack in windscreen outside of swept area.

hole in tailpipe,slight blow.

movement in n/s/r anti roll bar link arm bush.

n/s headlamp broken.

n/s side repeater lens broken.

n/s/f tyre low tread outer edges.

n/s/r tyre devoid of tread inner edge.

o/s/f floor corroding.

play in n/s track rod end.

Fail 9 Jun 2012 142,448 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

clutch pedal rubber missing.

crack in windscreen outside of swept area.

front brake pipes corroding.

front wiper blades split.

hole in tailpipe,slight blow.

movement in n/s/r anti roll bar link arm bush.

n/s headlamp broken.

n/s side repeater lens broken.

n/s/f tyre low tread outer edges.

n/s/r tyre devoid of tread inner edge.

o/s/f floor corroding.

play in n/s track rod end.

Pass 11 Jun 2011 123,856 miles

aux. drive belt cracked

both rear trailing arm bushes started to perish

slight PAS fluid leak

Pass 1 Jun 2010 118,455 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 113,452 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 113,452 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 May 2008 107,543 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 107,543 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 May 2007 99,089 miles

advisories as per test number †593825847188

Fail 25 May 2007 98,907 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front floors will require welding for next years mot

front tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm † †nearside front headlight broken, still meets mot requirements at present

Pass 1 Jun 2006 91,810 miles
Pass 26 May 2005 84,896 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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S718 FTE is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S718 FTE, 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 S718 FTE registered?

S718 FTE is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 27 October 1998.

Is S718 FTE safe to buy?

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