MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,800 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
sill covers fitted
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
sill covers fitted
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
sill covers fitted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nsf inner wing corroded
nsr brake binding
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
n/s front side repeater lamp damaged
oil leak from engine area
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
leak of oil from engine area
n/s front side repeater lamp damaged
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
engine oil leaks
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
engine oil leaks
Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R749 KBD is a 1998 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R749 KBD, 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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R749 KBD is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 26 June 1998.
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