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S799 BGP

1998 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

57,913 mi
Last recorded57,913 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 BGP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 57,913 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage attached to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 54,400 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 53,604 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 50,698 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 47,308 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 47,308 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 43,970 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 41,645 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Jul 2017 41,645 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 39,359 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,421 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 37,421 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2014 34,912 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 32,757 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 30,388 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 29,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 29,234 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 27,000 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 26,388 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 24,708 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 24,708 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 23,550 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 22,512 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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S799 BGP is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 S799 BGP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S799 BGP?

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What year was S799 BGP registered?

S799 BGP is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S799 BGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S799 BGP shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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