MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,358 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
initial movement to n/s/r anti roll bar drop link,corrosion to front to rear brake pipe at o/s/r chassis and all 4 outer pipes
o/s/r parkbrake lower on efficiency,number plate bulbs dull for spec,front indicator bulbs ageing,headlight aims poor,initial movement n/s rose joint,rear section peppered before tail box,o/s trailing arm bush splitting
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R458 MEB is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R458 MEB, 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 R458 MEB registered?
R458 MEB is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R458 MEB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R458 MEB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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