MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,987 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
(1) Wiper blades split.
(2) O/S/F brake disc back plate corroded.
(3) Drive belt cracked.
(4) Diesel fuel pump timing belt perished (cover missing)
(5) Vehicle only just passed diesel smoke check.
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
(1) Handbrake travel becoming excessive. †(2) Minor oil leak from power steering area. †(3) Both front cv boots starting to split and crack. †
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R426 BBJ is a 1998 Rover 420 in Black with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R426 BBJ, 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 R426 BBJ registered?
R426 BBJ is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 20 January 1998.
Is R426 BBJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R426 BBJ shows 9 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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