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S824 VUK

1998 Rover 420

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

127,112 mi
Last recorded127,112 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS824 VUK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 127,112 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 127,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 98,794 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 84,457 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 84,436 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 76,687 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 68,830 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 VUK is a 1998 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VUK, 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 S824 VUK registered?

S824 VUK is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S824 VUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S824 VUK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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