MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,756 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advised on bonnet /o/s front wing /rear wheel arches condition
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
advised on bonnet /o/s front wing /rear wheel arches condition
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
advies rear wheel arches both sides
advise bonnet
Oil leak
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
advies rear wheel arches both sides
advise bonnet
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advis front and rear number plates
Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
advis front and rear number plates
o/s/r service brake lower than n/s/r further investigation recommended.
oil leak around engine possiby power steering further investigation needed.
plastic covers to outer sills.
slight play o/s and n/s/r anti roll bar link arm bushes.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
alternator belt cracking
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
alternator belt cracking
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P307 LON is a 1997 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 P307 LON, 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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P307 LON is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 13 May 1997.
Is P307 LON safe to buy?
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