MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BRAKE FLUID LEVEL BECOMING LOW.
FRONT BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW.
O/S/R & N/S/R TRAILING ARM BUSHES BECOMING WORN.
O/S/R & N/S/R WHEEL ARCHES BECOMING CORRODED.
OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
OIL LEAK ON ENGINE
PLASTIC COVERS ON SILLS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
N/S/F & O/S/F FLOORS BY JACKING POINTS BECOMING CORRODED.
N/S/R & O/S/R INNERSILL BACKINGS BECOMING CORRODED.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R & N/S/R WHEELARCHES BECOMING CORRODED.
O/S/R BRAKE DISC BECOMING WORN.
OIL LEAK ON ENGINE.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
outer sills covered in full inspection not possible
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
outer sills covered in full inspection not possible
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R225 ECL is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R225 ECL, 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 R225 ECL registered?
R225 ECL is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 30 January 1998.
Is R225 ECL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R225 ECL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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