MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,915 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
power steering pump damp
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
power steering pump damp
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P298 MKL is a 1997 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 P298 MKL, 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 P298 MKL registered?
P298 MKL is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 17 April 1997.
Is P298 MKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for P298 MKL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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