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S730 PEG

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,036 mi
Last recorded105,036 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS730 PEG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2010 105,036 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2010 105,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2009 97,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front near side tyre wearing on inside

Oil leak

Fail 16 Oct 2009 97,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front near side tyre wearing on inside

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 93,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Oct 2008 93,068 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 85,510 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 85,418 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2006 76,929 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 76,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S730 PEG is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S730 PEG, 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 S730 PEG registered?

S730 PEG is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S730 PEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S730 PEG shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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