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S93 JKP

1998 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,187 mi
Last recorded81,187 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS93 JKP
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2009 81,187 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 81,187 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

clutch pedal high

front wipers split but clearing screen

various leaks

Pass 23 Sep 2008 76,893 miles

noise from clutch

rear number plate starting to fade

unable to check outer sills fully due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2007 71,267 miles

advise on oil leaks underneath and seepage leak from power steering system

Fail 28 Sep 2007 71,267 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

advise on oil leaks underneath and seepage leak from power steering system

strong advise on offside front tyre worn too 1.6mm on inner tread

Pass 5 Oct 2006 65,692 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

offside front brake slight distortion

power steering hoses sweaty

rear wiper split.

Pass 7 Oct 2005 56,813 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 56,813 miles

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

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

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

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

battery showing signs of leaking

front number plate damaged

nearside front wing damaged and front bumper and rear bumper

nearside front wiper blade end split

rear brakes squeaking

stone chip in front windscreen - offside

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

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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S93 JKP is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S93 JKP, 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 S93 JKP registered?

S93 JKP is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S93 JKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S93 JKP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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