MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,074 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear number plate is delaminating and dirty. ( near to limits )
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear number plate is delaminating and dirty. ( near to limits )
brake fluid level low.
front brake pads getting low.
rear no plate in poor condition.
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)
brake fluid level low.
front brake pads low.
rear reg. plate very dirty between lamations.
see original advisory sheet
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight inbalance on rear brakes
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust very corroded with marginal leakage -short life expectancy
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R304 ECP is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R304 ECP, 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 R304 ECP registered?
R304 ECP is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 8 June 1998.
Is R304 ECP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R304 ECP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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