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S892 YOL

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,582 mi
Last recorded97,582 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS892 YOL
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 4 Jan 2011 97,582 miles

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

front pads

slight bind rear wheels

vehicle been standing

Pass 7 Jan 2010 95,399 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 93,657 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 89,768 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 77,967 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges 195/55/15

Pass 15 Nov 2005 64,321 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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S892 YOL is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S892 YOL, 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 S892 YOL registered?

S892 YOL is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S892 YOL safe to buy?

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