MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,518 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside front tyre wearing outer edges
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside front tyre wearing outer edges
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake Discs Pitted Due To Standing
Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Vehicle Identification Number has more than one different number displayed (6.3.5.b)
advise downpipe flexi damaged
advise engine oil leak
advise front discs worn
advise rear footbrake effort low
advise rear suspension bushes getting worn
advise underbody corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
headlamp patterns poor
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R773 GBE is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey 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 R773 GBE, 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 R773 GBE registered?
R773 GBE is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R773 GBE safe to buy?
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