MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,012 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Ball joint deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
sills floor chassi and all brake pipes surface rust advise to wax general metal fatige
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R244 GDS is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R244 GDS, 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 R244 GDS registered?
R244 GDS is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 14 January 1998.
Is R244 GDS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R244 GDS shows 3 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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