MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,349 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s and o/s/r outer wheel arches corroded
outer sill covers fitted
unable to open o/s/r door from outside
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s and o/s/r outer wheel arches corroded
outer sill covers fitted
unable to open o/s/r door from outside
An item not tested (Manual)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
front floors heavily rusted
oil leaks
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P198 KSL is a 1997 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 P198 KSL, 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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What year was P198 KSL registered?
P198 KSL is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 27 June 1997.
Is P198 KSL safe to buy?
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