MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,240 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.
Large plastic under tray fitted to munder side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.
Plastic trim covering fuel and brake pipes in places.Unable to inspect fully.
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
General surface corrosion to exhaust system in places.
Large plastic under tray fitted to munder side of vehicle in places.Unable to inspect steering and suspension fully.
Plastic trim covering fuel and brake pipes in places.Unable to inspect fully.
Testing in wet conditions.
Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front number plate cracked
O/S/F disc slightly worn
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear number plate starting to deteriorate
F/wipers slightly split
Oil leak
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
F/wipers slightly split
Oil leak
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R493 KTO is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R493 KTO, 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 R493 KTO registered?
R493 KTO is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 4 February 1998.
Is R493 KTO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R493 KTO shows 12 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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