MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,280 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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 lower wheel arches showing signs of corrosion
nearside front side light dim
offside rear trailing arm bush slightly perished
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both front indicators slightly discoloured
both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
both rear anti roll drop links have slight play
both rear tyres close to legal limit and wearing on inner edges
offside headlamp aim on lower limit
oil around turbo
both front indicators slightly discoloured
both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
both rear anti roll drop links have slight play
both rear tyres close to legal limit and wearing on inner edges
offside headlamp aim on lower limit
oil around turbo
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
both front indicators slightly discoloured
both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
both rear anti roll drop links have slight play
both rear tyres close to legal limit and wearing on inner edges
offside headlamp aim on lower limit
oil around turbo
both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
both headlamp aims on lower limit
offside front wheel has a slight brake bind
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R743 MOU is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R743 MOU, 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 R743 MOU registered?
R743 MOU is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 18 May 1998.
Is R743 MOU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R743 MOU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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