MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front passenger seat belt clasp cover missing but still working.
Nearside front tyre has surface cracks.
Slight play in nearside inner track rod joint.
oil leak
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside front passenger seat belt buckle plastic cover missing.
Nearside front tyre has serface cracks.
Slight play in nearside inner track rod joint.
oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J397 PBD is a 1992 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1992 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 99,137 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 J397 PBD, 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 34 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was J397 PBD registered?
J397 PBD is a 1992 Rover 420, first registered on 1 May 1992.
Is J397 PBD safe to buy?
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