MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,605 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
rear both wheel arches ragged but no sharp edges
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R23 ORC is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R23 ORC, 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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How do I check the history of R23 ORC?
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What year was R23 ORC registered?
R23 ORC is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 16 March 1998.
Is R23 ORC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R23 ORC shows 9 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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