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S750 GOJ

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,994 mi
Last recorded151,994 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS750 GOJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2010 151,994 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 151,986 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 148,106 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 144,859 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 144,849 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Oct 2006 141,469 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 138,125 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 138,120 miles

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

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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S750 GOJ is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S750 GOJ, 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.

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What year was S750 GOJ registered?

S750 GOJ is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S750 GOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S750 GOJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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