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S909 UUX

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

128,688 mi
Last recorded128,688 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS909 UUX
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 128,688 miles

keep check on o/s front tyre depth

Pass 26 Sep 2014 117,354 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 117,352 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 102,077 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 102,075 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s wiper splitting on end

Fail 26 Sep 2012 93,623 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 93,623 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 89,810 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 87,618 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 87,618 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 83,242 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 78,370 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 75,216 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 64,756 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 56,235 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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S909 UUX is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S909 UUX, 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.

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What year was S909 UUX registered?

S909 UUX is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 5 September 1998.

Is S909 UUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S909 UUX shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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