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S917 GRP

1998 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

52,034 mi
Last recorded52,034 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS917 GRP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2020 52,034 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 52,029 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 44,715 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

slight corrosion to offside front floor pan/ chassis

Fail 18 Mar 2019 44,705 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both rear inner sills slightly corroded

slight corrosion to offside front floor pan/ chassis

Pass 27 Sep 2017 44,693 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 44,692 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor by jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing ball joint split pin (2.5.A.4)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 43,204 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage floor pan (6.1.A.1)

front washers poor

Fail 8 Nov 2016 43,204 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor pan (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage floor pan (6.1.A.1)

front washers poor

Pass 9 Nov 2015 41,434 miles

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

front floors & rear inner sills rusty

front washers poor

Pass 10 Nov 2014 39,720 miles

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

acceptable corrision to o.s.r inner sill.

centre high level brake light insecure.

diesel smoke test upper limits.

front washers poor

Fail 7 Nov 2014 39,697 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

acceptable corrision to o.s.r inner sill.

centre high level brake light insecure.

diesel smoke test upper limits.

front washers poor

Pass 4 Nov 2013 37,494 miles

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

acceptable damage to winscreen

o.s.r trailing arm bush displaced from bonding.

Pass 2 Nov 2012 35,033 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 32,896 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 32,896 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 30,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 28,432 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 26,168 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 2 Nov 2007 23,838 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes perished,

front brake pads wearing low.

n..s.f tyre close to limit.

rear anti-rollbar rusty.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 21,801 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 19,853 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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S917 GRP is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 S917 GRP, 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 S917 GRP registered?

S917 GRP is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 16 December 1998.

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