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S937 ADS

1998 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,376 mi
Last recorded41,376 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS937 ADS
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,376 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 35,036 miles

advise remaining brake pipes

Fail 9 Feb 2010 35,036 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

advise remaining brake pipes

Pass 11 Feb 2009 32,006 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 29,095 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 21,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight cracks in sidewall of O/S/R tyre

Pass 26 Feb 2007 21,437 miles

Slight cracks in sidewall of O/S/R tyre

Pass 9 Mar 2006 15,270 miles

Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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S937 ADS is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S937 ADS, 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 S937 ADS registered?

S937 ADS is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S937 ADS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S937 ADS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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