MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,204 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
ADVISE FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED . ALSO REAR NUMBER PLATE LOOSE
BOTH FRONT OUTER CV BOOTS ARE CRACKED
BOTH REAR INDICATOR BULBS ARE STARTING TO FADE
EXHAUST BACK BOX PIP GOING INTO BOX IS CORRODED
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
NEARSIDE FRONT WINDSCREEN WASHER JET IS PARTLY BLOCKED
NOTE NEW PADS FITTED ALL ROUND ON VEHICLE
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
POWER STEERING BELT/ ALTERNATOR BELT IS STARTING TO CRACK
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
STRONG ADVISE SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE HAS ONLY JUST GOT THROUGH AT 56% . MINIMUM LIMIT IS 50%. †THIS MAY BECAUSE THE NEW PADS WHICH ARE FITTED NEED TIME TO BED INTO OLD DISCS
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R730 MBU is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R730 MBU, 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 R730 MBU registered?
R730 MBU is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 20 May 1998.
Is R730 MBU safe to buy?
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