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S753 UNG

1998 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

154,689 mi
Last recorded154,689 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS753 UNG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 154,689 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 148,852 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 135,819 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear No. plate delaminating

Pass 13 Feb 2008 125,632 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2008 125,362 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Pass 9 Mar 2007 116,161 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f tyre ON limit

n/s/r tyre ON limit

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 UNG is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UNG, 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 S753 UNG registered?

S753 UNG is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S753 UNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S753 UNG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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