MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,222 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
outer sills partially checked due to plastic coverings
rear wheel arches coroding
Nearside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
outer sills partially checked due to plastic coverings
rear wheel arches coroding
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R428 FHD is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 R428 FHD, 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 R428 FHD registered?
R428 FHD is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 30 June 1998.
Is R428 FHD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R428 FHD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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