MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,499 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Both front side repeaters are starting to show white lights
Both rear indicators are starting to show white lights
Engine oil leak
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake discs are corroded
Rear brake pads are low
Both front side repeaters are starting to show white lights
Both rear indicators are starting to show white lights
Engine oil leak
Rear brake discs are corroded
Rear brake pads are low
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R731 XOC is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R731 XOC, 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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How do I check the history of R731 XOC?
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What year was R731 XOC registered?
R731 XOC is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 9 June 1998.
Is R731 XOC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R731 XOC shows 9 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.
Does R731 XOC have outstanding finance?
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