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S753 BBW

1998 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

109,380 mi
Last recorded109,380 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS753 BBW
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 109,380 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 106,383 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 106,249 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 106,240 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 106,102 miles

Oil leak

Radiator corroded , coolant pipe corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2009 106,102 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

Radiator corroded , coolant pipe corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2008 105,237 miles

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

coolant pipe corroded

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 29 Oct 2008 105,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

coolant pipe corroded

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 2 Nov 2007 104,069 miles

Oil leak

nearside front inner wing cover insecure

radiator deteriorated

Pass 30 Oct 2006 102,445 miles

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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S753 BBW is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S753 BBW, 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 S753 BBW registered?

S753 BBW is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 10 August 1998.

Is S753 BBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S753 BBW shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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