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S890 XOL

1998 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,233 mi
Last recorded52,233 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS890 XOL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 52,233 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 52,218 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,101 miles

nearside outer cv boot twisted

offside outer cv boot twisted

Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,274 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

the vehichle has light rusting on most parts on under side

Pass 26 Jul 2008 47,643 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 44,820 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 44,820 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 42,005 miles

Nearside front ABS ring cracked and corroded

Small stone chip on the nearside of front windscreen

offside front ABS ring corroded

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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S890 XOL is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red 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 S890 XOL, 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 S890 XOL registered?

S890 XOL is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S890 XOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S890 XOL 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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