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S72 MBD

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

138,679 mi
Last recorded138,679 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS72 MBD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 138,679 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 138,678 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 133,393 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 133,255 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 120,112 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 120,087 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 109,123 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 108,953 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 96,716 miles

front indicators and side repeaters fading from amber

front tyres-inner edges worn.Advise replacement

tracking check

Pass 28 Oct 2006 84,201 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 84,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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S72 MBD is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S72 MBD, 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 S72 MBD registered?

S72 MBD is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S72 MBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S72 MBD shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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