MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear centre seat belt not visable and unable to lift rear seat
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R408 EGP is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R408 EGP, 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 R408 EGP registered?
R408 EGP is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 16 June 1998.
Is R408 EGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R408 EGP shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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