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S968 WOM

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,002 mi
Last recorded170,002 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS968 WOM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 170,002 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 170,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 160,774 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 150,993 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2011 150,993 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2009 133,840 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 133,790 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 120,876 miles

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

Fail 29 Dec 2008 120,876 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 105,052 miles

boot area & outer sills not checked properly due to covers

brake & fuel pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

brake pads not checked

exhaust starting to corrode

front coil springs corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear main suspension bushes cracking

slight power steering fluid leak

Fail 11 Dec 2007 105,052 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

boot area & outer sills not checked properly due to covers

brake & fuel pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

brake pads not checked

exhaust starting to corrode

front coil springs corroding

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear main suspension bushes cracking

slight power steering fluid leak

Pass 16 Dec 2006 90,011 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 90,011 miles

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

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

1.Indicators starting to show white light †2.Outer sills not checked due to sill covers †3.Slight power steering fluid leak †4.Baby seat fitted n/s/r †5.Front tyres wearing on inner edges(n/s close to limit)

6.o/s outer cv boot cracking †7.Metal brake pipes corroding not checked properly due to protective grease & above covers †8.Altenator drive belt cracking

Pass 20 Dec 2005 72,759 miles

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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S968 WOM is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S968 WOM, 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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S968 WOM is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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