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S802 WOM

1998 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

124,317 mi
Last recorded124,317 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS802 WOM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 124,317 miles

Nearside and offside headlamps - Patterns just visable

Nearside and offside rear arches have tape repair

Offside front back plate insecure

Offside rear brake has slight bind

Offside rear brake pad becoming worn

Oil weeping from turbo

Rear brakes require service or repair

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Removed various hanging objects from drivers view to the road

STRONG ADVISE - Middle underbody brake pipe corroded

STRONG ADVISE - Nearside rear tyre just on legal limit

Spare tyre deflated

Fail 25 Nov 2015 124,317 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Stop lamp not working Both sides (1.2.1b)

Nearside headlamp pattern just visable

Nearside rear arch area has tape repair

Offside front back plate insecure

Offside rear brake has slight bind

Offside rear brake pad becoming worn

Oil weeping from turbo

Rear registration plate deteriorating

Removed various hanging objects from drivers view to the road

STRONG ADVISE - Middle underbody brake pipe corroded

STRONG ADVISE - Nearside rear tyre just on legal limit

Spare tyre deflated

Pass 8 Nov 2014 120,083 miles

Exhaust smoking on acceleration

Nearside rear tyre close to wear indicators

Nearside underbody brake pipe within plastic surround is corroded

Offside front back plate insecure

Offside front inner wheel rim has damage

Offside front outer constant velocity gaiter becoming insecure

Spare tyre is partially de-flated and worn on edge

Temporary repair to offside rear wheel arch area

Weaping from power steering pipes

Fail 28 Oct 2014 120,014 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

Drivers wiper blade is split on end

Exhaust smoking on acceleration

Nearside rear tyre close to wear indicators

Nearside rear wheel trim fitted incorrectly - unable to see valve stem

Nearside underbody brake pipe within plastic surround is corroded

Offside front back plate insecure

Offside front inner wheel rim has damage

Offside front outer constant velocity gaiter becoming insecure

Spare tyre is partially de-flated and worn on edge

Temporary repair to offside rear wheel arch area

Unable to examine nearside rear brake pads fully due to wheel trim fitted

Weaping from power steering pipes

Pass 31 Oct 2013 111,890 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)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 111,890 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 104,817 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 100,770 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 93,975 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 92,335 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 86,758 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 81,087 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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S802 WOM is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S802 WOM, 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

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What year was S802 WOM registered?

S802 WOM is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S802 WOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S802 WOM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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