MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear anti roll drop links have slight play
both rear anti roll wrap round bushes have slight play
both rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished
chip in windscreen
nearside front tyre close to legal limit
nearside rear tyre close to legal limit
slight blow from front exhaust flexy
slight play in offside front wheel bearing
wiper slightly smearing screen
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
handbrake travel requires attention soon
oil leak around engine and tturbo
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake travel requires attention soon
nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged
offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
oil leak around engine and tturbo
both headlamp aims on limit
rear foot + handbrake performance on limit
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
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.
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R724 APV is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R724 APV, 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 R724 APV registered?
R724 APV is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 2 January 1998.
Is R724 APV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R724 APV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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