MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,679 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Outer Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
battery retaing device is not tight
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Inner Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Outer Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
battery retaing device is not tight
Both front tyres and nearside rear tyre wearing low.
Both mirrors slightly damaged.
Minor body corrosion.
Minor oil leak.
Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated.
Offside mirror damaged.
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated.
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside mirror damaged.
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated.
Both front indicators slightly discoloured.
Minor corrosion.
Nearside rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated.
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside mirror slightly damaged.
Oil leak
Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Both front indicators slightly discoloured.
Minor corrosion.
Nearside rear trailing arm bush slightly deteriorated.
Offside mirror slightly damaged.
Oil leak
Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated.
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R463 VHL is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue 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 R463 VHL, 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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R463 VHL is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 24 March 1998.
Is R463 VHL safe to buy?
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