MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
cannot fully inspect brake pipes due to plastic covers
severe oil leak on engine
signs of water leak underbonnet
unable to fully inspect outer sills due to sills sill covers
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
cannot fully inspect brake pipes due to plastic covers
severe oil leak on engine
signs of water leak underbonnet
unable to fully inspect outer sills due to sills sill covers
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R472 SDG is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R472 SDG, 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 R472 SDG registered?
R472 SDG is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 29 June 1998.
Is R472 SDG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R472 SDG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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