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S794 OCK

1998 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

128,257 mi
Last recorded128,257 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS794 OCK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2018 128,257 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 128,256 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Nov 2017 125,625 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

slight surface corrosion to underside

Pass 22 Nov 2016 122,778 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Nov 2015 119,917 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 117,646 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 115,737 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 115,732 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear door handle has slight damage

rear trailing arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Aug 2011 111,725 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 111,725 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2010 104,100 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

front wheel tracking out of alignment

Pass 13 Aug 2010 104,100 miles

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

front wheel tracking out of alignment

Pass 19 Aug 2009 94,801 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 94,799 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Aug 2008 85,235 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 85,235 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 76,106 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 76,106 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Aug 2006 66,338 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 66,338 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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S794 OCK is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 OCK, 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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S794 OCK is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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