MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre worn low on edges
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre worn low on edges
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
handbrake travel long
rear wheel arches corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
handbrake travel long
rear wheel arches corroded
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R727 NAU is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R727 NAU, 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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R727 NAU is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 5 June 1998.
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