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S913 BWT

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

88,924 mi
Last recorded88,924 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS913 BWT
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2010 88,924 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 28 Feb 2010 88,924 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 80,122 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 80,122 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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Pass 2 Aug 2007 71,663 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Aug 2006 66,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 66,883 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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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S913 BWT is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S913 BWT, 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 S913 BWT registered?

S913 BWT is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S913 BWT safe to buy?

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