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S990 FNU

1998 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

201,719 mi
Last recorded201,719 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 FNU
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2012 201,719 miles

both head lights only just giving correct pattern

both rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

both rear shock absorber bushes worn

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

brake fluid slightly low

front brake pads appear worn

hand brake has little reserve travel

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s rear brake pipe corroding

oil leak on engine

rear brake discs worn

temperary repair to o/s door mirror

un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2012 201,706 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both head lights only just giving correct pattern

both rear anti roll bar link bushes worn

both rear shock absorber bushes worn

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit

brake fluid slightly low

front brake pads appear worn

hand brake has little reserve travel

n/s door mirror cracked

o/s rear brake pipe corroding

oil leak on engine

rear brake discs worn

temperary repair to o/s door mirror

un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2011 170,012 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 169,766 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s mirror glass loose

not able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

o/s lower ball joint boot split

severe engine oil leak

Pass 4 May 2010 139,281 miles

coolant level, low

engine oil leak

n/s door mirror glass loose

n/s rear a/roll bar link bush worn

o/s front lower ball joint dust cover split

o/s rear shock absorber damp

slight corrosion to both front brake pipes

Fail 15 Apr 2010 138,519 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

coolant level low

front brake pads appear worn

n/s door mirror loose

n/s rear antiroll bar link bush worn

not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers

o/s lower ball joint dust cover split

o/s rear shock absorber possibly leaking slightly

oil leak on engine

signs of corrosion to both front brake pipes

Fail 28 Apr 2009 106,402 miles

front ball joint boots split

Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 106,402 miles

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

front ball joint boots split

Pass 7 Aug 2008 99,638 miles

rattle on catalytic converter

Fail 7 Aug 2008 99,638 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rattle on catalytic converter

Fail 11 Aug 2007 88,267 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 88,267 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 66,804 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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S990 FNU is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S990 FNU, 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 S990 FNU?

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What year was S990 FNU registered?

S990 FNU is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S990 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S990 FNU shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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