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S951 UNM

1998 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

78,639 mi
Last recorded78,639 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS951 UNM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 78,639 miles

near side rear tyre on limit

off side front tyre 2.5mm

Fail 27 Apr 2013 78,639 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

near side rear tyre on limit

off side front tyre 2.5mm

Pass 28 Apr 2012 75,676 miles

centre exhaust rubbers deteriorating

Pass 15 Apr 2011 72,069 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 72,010 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 68,365 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 64,150 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 64,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 60,115 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 55,104 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

battery in poor condition

oil leak from engine ccs11

Pass 28 Apr 2006 48,868 miles

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

heavy corrosion to pipes on rear half of exhaust system

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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S951 UNM is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S951 UNM, 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 S951 UNM registered?

S951 UNM is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is S951 UNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S951 UNM shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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