MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,072 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R353 MDG is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel 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 R353 MDG, 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 R353 MDG registered?
R353 MDG is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 9 April 1998.
Is R353 MDG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R353 MDG 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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