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S824 DJK

1998 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

87,766 mi
Last recorded87,766 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS824 DJK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 87,766 miles

Oil leak

nsr tyre worn on edge

Fail 19 May 2012 85,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2011 71,907 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2010 63,299 miles

both number plates delaminating

n/s headlamp image poor

Fail 7 May 2010 63,299 miles

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

n/s headlamp image poor

both number plates delaminating

Pass 11 Jun 2009 62,077 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 61,270 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 59,150 miles

both outer cv gaiters perished

parking brake effort low

Fail 26 Feb 2007 59,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both outer cv gaiters perished

parking brake effort low

Fail 11 Jan 2006 56,865 miles

Near side front headlamp lence damp on inside off glass.

Near side rear tyre on 2mm and side walls starting to crack.

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

Rear nimber plate starting to delaminate.

Pass 11 Jan 2006 56,865 miles

Near side front headlamp lence damp on inside off glass.

Near side rear tyre on 2mm and side walls starting to crack.

Rear nimber plate starting to delaminate.

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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S824 DJK is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S824 DJK, 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 S824 DJK?

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What year was S824 DJK registered?

S824 DJK is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S824 DJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S824 DJK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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