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S792 PEG

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

116,545 mi
Last recorded116,545 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS792 PEG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2013 116,545 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

both front tyres worn heavily on inners

chip in screen

corrosion to rear inner sills and front floors

front brake discs corroded

o/s number platelamp bulb dim

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover small hole

o/s/f tyre nail in tread

o/s/r tyre cracking heavily

oil leak on engine

outer sill covered by plastic trims not allowing full inspection

Pass 7 Jan 2012 95,436 miles

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

nearside front tyre walls perrished

offside rear tyre walls perrished

Fail 6 Jan 2012 95,430 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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)

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

Offside 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 Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre walls perrished

offside rear tyre walls perrished

Pass 14 Jan 2011 87,405 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 87,405 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 86,376 miles

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

o/s/r tyre outer sidewall has cracks

Pass 27 Jul 2009 79,347 miles

advise off side rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Fail 27 Jul 2009 79,347 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

advise off side rear tyre cracking on outer side wall

Pass 30 Jul 2008 74,123 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 74,103 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2007 66,137 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 66,050 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 66,050 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 64,638 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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S792 PEG is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S792 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.

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What year was S792 PEG registered?

S792 PEG is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S792 PEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S792 PEG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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