MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,865 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
covers over sills
floor rusty nearside and offside front
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
covers over sills
floor rusty nearside and offside front
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
body covers fitted over nearside and offside outer sills
rear tyres walls cracked
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
body covers fitted over nearside and offside outer sills
rear tyres walls cracked
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R579 EGC is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R579 EGC, 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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R579 EGC is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 3 July 1998.
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