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L298 COV

1993 Rover 420

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

48,999 mi
Last recorded48,999 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 1993 Rover 42099,701 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL298 COV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 48,999 miles
Fail 20 May 2025 48,995 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2024 46,475 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 46,475 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 46,309 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes covered in grease

outer sills corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2020 46,306 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake pipes covered in grease

outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2019 46,136 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded and weak

Pass 5 Sep 2018 45,665 miles

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE BECOMING CORRODED AT UNION

REAR SWING ARM BUSHES BECOMING DETERIORATED / SPLITING

SIGNS OF ENGINE OIL LEAK (SUMP AREA)

STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKE / EXHAUST COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 45,203 miles

STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKE / EXHAUST COMPONENTS SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION - MORE ADVANCED IN AREAS

Pass 13 Sep 2016 44,720 miles

both front tyres close to the limit/perishing

rear outer sills/suspension arm components corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2015 44,221 miles

rear trailing arms corroding slightly

Fail 11 Sep 2015 44,221 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear trailing arms corroding slightly

Pass 11 Sep 2014 43,644 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 43,185 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,835 miles

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

outer sills corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2011 42,332 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both rear sills slightly corroded

engine oil leak

rear anti-roll bar corroded

vehicle underbody corroded in various places

Pass 1 Sep 2010 41,582 miles

Advise exhaust corroded

Advise front brake pads wearing low

Advise oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Sep 2009 40,977 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 40,336 miles

oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2007 39,619 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 39,044 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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L298 COV is a 1993 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 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 L298 COV, 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 L298 COV registered?

L298 COV is a 1993 Rover 420, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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The MOT history for L298 COV shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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