MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,118 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front bumper damaged
front registration plate damaged (still readable)
hand brake warning light not working
power steering pipe from steering rack to fluid bottle weaping
slight oil leak from back of engine area
stone chips in windscreen
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front bumper damaged
front registration plate damaged (still readable)
hand brake warning light not working
power steering pipe from steering rack to fluid bottle weaping
slight oil leak from back of engine area
stone chips in windscreen
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R571 EAH is a 1998 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R571 EAH, 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 R571 EAH registered?
R571 EAH is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R571 EAH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R571 EAH shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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