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S721 RAR

1998 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

113,079 mi
Last recorded113,079 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS721 RAR
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2016 113,079 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 113,079 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 109,449 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 109,449 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 105,713 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 105,713 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 101,460 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 97,853 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2012 97,853 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 94,102 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 90,414 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 85,806 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 85,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Fail 11 Aug 2008 82,444 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 82,444 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 77,032 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 77,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 72,510 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.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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S721 RAR is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S721 RAR, 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 S721 RAR registered?

S721 RAR is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S721 RAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S721 RAR shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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