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S858 BCE

1998 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

49,658 mi
Last recorded49,658 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS858 BCE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 49,658 miles

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

engine oil leak

various brake pipes cooper greased

Fail 21 Oct 2014 48,034 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 48,034 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 45,901 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 45,901 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 44,341 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 42,009 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 39,998 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 37,902 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 36,200 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 32,473 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 31,540 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 31,536 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S858 BCE is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S858 BCE, 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.

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What year was S858 BCE registered?

S858 BCE is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S858 BCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S858 BCE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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