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XIW 5696

1998 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,684 mi
Last recorded97,684 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIW 5696
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 97,684 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)

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

nearside rear brake disc poor condition

offside rear trailing arm bush starting to pull out

Pass 7 Mar 2011 95,702 miles

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

rear no.plate deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2011 95,702 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside rear tyre on legal limit

rear no.plate deteriorated

Pass 5 Aug 2009 86,581 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 77,267 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 19 Aug 2008 77,267 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 71,844 miles

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

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

off side rear wheel arch corroding (sharp edges)

rear number plate fayding

Pass 23 Aug 2006 66,036 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 66,034 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2005 59,618 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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XIW 5696 is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XIW 5696, 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 XIW 5696 registered?

XIW 5696 is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 11 March 1998.

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