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S719 WOE

1998 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

87,787 mi
Last recorded87,787 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS719 WOE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2017 87,787 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2017 87,778 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system fouling on lock to lock (2.2.D.2a)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 84,488 miles

child seats fitted to rear seats

right hand horn push not working

signs of corrosion starting to affect offside front floor corner

Fail 1 Nov 2016 84,488 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

child seats fitted to rear seats

right hand horn push not working

signs of corrosion starting to affect offside front floor corner

Pass 4 Nov 2015 82,329 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2015 82,329 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 79,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

horn button RHS inop

Fail 3 Nov 2014 79,914 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

horn button RHS inop

Pass 4 Nov 2013 77,019 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2013 77,019 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 72,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Right hand horn push does not work

Fail 5 Nov 2012 72,445 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Right hand horn push does not work

Pass 2 Nov 2011 67,073 miles

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

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

Right hand horn push does not work

Pass 10 Nov 2010 62,552 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 57,670 miles

Rear tyres low on tread

Right hand horn push not working

Pass 6 Nov 2008 53,358 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 48,067 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 40,001 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 40,001 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 31,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2005 31,870 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S719 WOE is a 1998 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WOE, 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

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What year was S719 WOE registered?

S719 WOE is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S719 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S719 WOE shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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