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S858 VBC

1998 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,028 mi
Last recorded90,028 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS858 VBC
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 90,028 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 86,786 miles

N/s front ABS ring cracked.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 13 Dec 2008 86,754 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/s front ABS ring cracked.

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear brake pads wearing low.

Fail 8 Dec 2007 81,733 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front indicators faded

n/s/f c/v boot perished

Pass 8 Dec 2007 81,733 miles

front indicators faded

n/s/f c/v boot perished

Pass 20 Nov 2006 73,645 miles

centre exhaust in poor condition

Fail 1 Nov 2006 73,514 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 67,365 miles

Offside CV boot starting to perish

Fail 4 Nov 2005 67,334 miles

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

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

offside CV boot starting to perish

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 VBC is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VBC, 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 S858 VBC?

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What year was S858 VBC registered?

S858 VBC is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 26 November 1998.

Is S858 VBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S858 VBC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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