MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,546 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front floors corroding
ns wiper split
sill covers fitted
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
both front floors corroding
ns wiper split
sill covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
would recommend tracking on rear to be done as this is cause of tyre wear
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R531 MBD is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R531 MBD, 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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R531 MBD is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 19 February 1998.
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