MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,896 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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both trailing arm bushe ssplit
centre exhaust corroded
engine mount weak & knock ?
fan belt perished / oil leak
front brake discs worn & corroded
front brake imbalance 21%
front indicators discoloured
front to rear fuel pipes corroded
handbrake high / rear wiper torn
nsf wheel bind
nsr tyre rating different osr tyre close to legal limit
play nsf track rod end
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R697 CSG is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R697 CSG, 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 R697 CSG registered?
R697 CSG is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 28 May 1998.
Is R697 CSG safe to buy?
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