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S719 BBW

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,293 mi
Last recorded168,293 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS719 BBW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2008 168,293 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 168,293 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 95,731 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 80,056 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 80,051 miles

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

rear tyres deformed.o/s rear tyre tread low. o/s mirror glass missing

Pass 21 Nov 2005 73,058 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 73,058 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

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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S719 BBW is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel 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 S719 BBW, 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 S719 BBW?

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What year was S719 BBW registered?

S719 BBW is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S719 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S719 BBW 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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