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S905 MDP

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,899 mi
Last recorded138,899 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS905 MDP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 138,899 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 138,899 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 128,604 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 122,170 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 122,170 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 114,841 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2007 114,841 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 105,898 miles

both front tyres inner eghes worn

front pads low

Fail 4 Aug 2005 102,852 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 102,852 miles

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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S905 MDP is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S905 MDP, 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 S905 MDP registered?

S905 MDP is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S905 MDP safe to buy?

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