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S924 OCK

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,627 mi
Last recorded100,627 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS924 OCK
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 100,627 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 95,053 miles

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

surface corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

surface corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 27 Aug 2010 95,053 miles

surface corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

surface corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 21 Aug 2009 86,756 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 79,129 miles

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

corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

Fail 16 Aug 2008 79,129 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on n/s/r wheel arch

corrosion on o/s/r wheel arch

Pass 11 Aug 2007 71,812 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 64,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2005 57,365 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2005 57,365 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Outer Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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S924 OCK is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S924 OCK, 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 S924 OCK registered?

S924 OCK is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S924 OCK safe to buy?

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