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S795 GAB

1998 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,594 mi
Last recorded54,594 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS795 GAB
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2012 54,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

unable to see full front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to under covers

Pass 13 Feb 2012 54,594 miles

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

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

unable to see full front to rear brake and fuel pipes due to under covers

Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,175 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2010 49,024 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 47,988 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 46,323 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 44,755 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 42,638 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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S795 GAB is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S795 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.

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What year was S795 GAB registered?

S795 GAB is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 29 December 1998.

Is S795 GAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S795 GAB shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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