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S796 FAF

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,225 mi
Last recorded116,225 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS796 FAF
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 116,225 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 116,208 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 112,876 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 106,156 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 96,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 84,821 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 75,808 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear trailing arms bushes perished

Pass 22 Aug 2007 68,146 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 59,056 miles

cill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2005 51,914 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2005 51,910 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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S796 FAF is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S796 FAF, 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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S796 FAF is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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