MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,401 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
most of the vehicles brake pipes are corroded
underbody corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R223 MDF is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R223 MDF, 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 R223 MDF registered?
R223 MDF is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 10 March 1998.
Is R223 MDF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R223 MDF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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