MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,303 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine oil leaks..radiator in poor condition..lower rad,pipe corroded..corrosion around - front brake pipes/front floor pans..n/s/f tyre worn f*!kin low..o/s/r shock unit weaping..
rear suspension bushs perashing..slight buckle in o/s/r wheel..uneven wear on rear tyres..
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)
corrosion around brake pipes..oil leaks..old fluid around p.a.s.resiviour..inner edge wear on rear tyres....
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
oil leak
radiator veins 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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R539 BAR is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R539 BAR, 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 R539 BAR registered?
R539 BAR is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 20 April 1998.
Is R539 BAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R539 BAR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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