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S854 GKP

1998 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,930 mi
Last recorded77,930 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS854 GKP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 77,930 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Aug 2011 77,930 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 69,925 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 63,900 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 54,956 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 54,956 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2007 48,661 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brakes out of balance

nearside parking brake effort low

parking brake travel

some corrosion on brake pipes offside front to rear boarder line pass

Pass 19 Sep 2007 48,661 miles

front brakes out of balance

nearside parking brake effort low

parking brake travel

some corrosion on brake pipes offside front to rear boarder line pass

Pass 7 Sep 2006 45,162 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside parking brake effort boarder line pass

Pass 15 Sep 2005 41,544 miles

brake pipes corroded in places

nearside headlight pattern poor

plastic sill covers fitted

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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S854 GKP is a 1998 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S854 GKP, 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 S854 GKP registered?

S854 GKP is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S854 GKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S854 GKP shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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