MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,904 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Front bumper insecure
Rear bumper insecure
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
BOTH FRONT CV BOOTS STARTING TO PERISH
BOTH REAR TOP TIE ROD INNER BUSHES STARTING TO SPLIT
FRONT NO PLATE DAMAGED BUT STILL READABLE
N/S/F FOG LIGHT INOP
N/S/R RADIUS ARM BUSH STARTING TO COME AWAY
OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE AND GEARBOX
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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K597 GVW is a 1993 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1993 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 99,701 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 K597 GVW, 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 33 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was K597 GVW registered?
K597 GVW is a 1993 Rover 420, first registered on 7 June 1993.
Is K597 GVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for K597 GVW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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