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S794 MTH

1998 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,865 mi
Last recorded84,865 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS794 MTH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2010 84,865 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

windscreen delamanating.Not yet into swept area of wiper's

Fail 18 Feb 2010 84,865 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

windscreen delamanating.Not yet into swept area of wiper's

Pass 16 Feb 2009 79,444 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 74,981 miles

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre threads inner edges worn edgy .

both rear tyre threads worn low ,

Fail 12 Feb 2008 74,981 miles

Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre threads inner edges worn edgy .

both rear tyre threads worn low ,

hand brake lever travel long .

Pass 14 Feb 2007 70,176 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 65,697 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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S794 MTH is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S794 MTH, 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 S794 MTH registered?

S794 MTH is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S794 MTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S794 MTH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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