MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,152 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
rear wiper blade torn.
sureface corrosion on both rear wheel arches.
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Nearside Outer Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Oil leak
rear wiper blade torn.
sureface corrosion on both rear wheel arches.
both rear wheel arches starting to corrode
nail in o/s/r tyre tread
o/s/r hand and foot brake slow in reading
possible clip missing from n/s inner driveshaft
slight oil leak on engine/gearbox
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both rear wheel arches starting to corrode
nail in o/s/r tyre tread
o/s/r hand and foot brake slow in reading
possible clip missing from n/s inner driveshaft
slight oil leak on engine/gearbox
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Temporary fuel cap fitted
o/s/r lamp lens cracked
recommend attention to rear brakes
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Temporary fuel cap fitted
o/s/r lamp lens cracked
recommend attention to rear brakes
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P179 FAN is a 1997 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 100,306 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 P179 FAN, 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 29 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P179 FAN is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 29 January 1997.
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