MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,489 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nsf abs ring cracked
plastic sill covers fitted
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nsf abs ring cracked
plastic sill covers fitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside body damage
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R314 EDL is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R314 EDL, 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 R314 EDL registered?
R314 EDL is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 16 January 1998.
Is R314 EDL safe to buy?
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