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S856 GKP

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,101 mi
Last recorded59,101 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS856 GKP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2011 59,101 miles

oil leak

rear arm bushes split

slight play in anti roll bar bushes and links

Fail 30 Jul 2010 45,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 45,642 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Mar 2010 45,638 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 44,853 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 43,060 miles

advise offside rear tyre outer wall is cracked

advise poly v belt is cracked

Pass 20 Mar 2007 40,308 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 36,709 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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S856 GKP is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S856 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 S856 GKP registered?

S856 GKP is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S856 GKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S856 GKP shows 8 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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