MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,233 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R196 WLA is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1998 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 99,006 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 R196 WLA, 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 28 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R196 WLA registered?
R196 WLA is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 15 January 1998.
Is R196 WLA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R196 WLA 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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