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S875 VNG

1998 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,235 mi
Last recorded79,235 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS875 VNG
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2011 79,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs and pads getting low

offside rear brake pads 70% worn

rear number plate getting marked

Pass 18 Apr 2011 79,235 miles

front brake discs and pads getting low

offside rear brake pads 70% worn

rear number plate getting marked

Pass 1 Apr 2010 70,570 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

engine has an oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2009 63,877 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 63,877 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 56,846 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 50,244 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 45,436 miles

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

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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S875 VNG is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol 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 S875 VNG, 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 S875 VNG registered?

S875 VNG is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 30 December 1998.

Is S875 VNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S875 VNG 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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