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S772 GAB

1998 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,273 mi
Last recorded137,273 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS772 GAB
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 137,273 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2012 137,270 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2010 126,808 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both outer sills have covers

front coil springs corroded

n/s rear outer wheel arch is covered with filler/sealant can not be assessed

o/s front and n/s front jacking points covered with filler/sealant can not be assessed

o/s front and n/s front steering arms have slight movement at fixings

o/s rear outer wheel arch is covered with filler/sealant can not be assessed

Fail 3 Oct 2010 126,808 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both outer sills have covers

front coil springs corroded

n/s rear outer wheel arch is covered with filler/sealant can not be assessed

o/s front and n/s front jacking points covered with filler/sealant can not be assessed

o/s front and n/s front steering arms have slight movement at fixings

o/s rear outer wheel arch is covered with filler/sealant can not be assessed

Pass 13 Nov 2009 123,779 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2008 114,725 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 103,133 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 88,516 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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S772 GAB is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S772 GAB, 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

How do I check the history of S772 GAB?

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What year was S772 GAB registered?

S772 GAB is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S772 GAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S772 GAB shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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