MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,299 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
covers fitted to outer sills
offside rear wheel arch corroded
oil leaks
rear no plate in poor condition
both rear trailing arm bushes perishing.
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front floors starting to corrode.
power steering pipe damp.
sill covers fitted.
front brake pads wearing low
front brake pads wearing low
offside and nearside rear trailing arm bushes in poor condition
trims fitted to outer sills
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
offside rear tyre on limit
rear exhaust silencer noisy
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
surface cracks to both rear trailing arm bushes
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S942 VPW is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 S942 VPW, 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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How do I check the history of S942 VPW?
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What year was S942 VPW registered?
S942 VPW is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 1 December 1998.
Is S942 VPW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S942 VPW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S942 VPW have outstanding finance?
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