MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,184 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Both front shockers weeping
Front number plate cracked
N/s/f floorpan rusted
N/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes rusted to drums
Power steering pipes weeping at resevoir
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Both front shockers weeping
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Front number plate cracked
N/s/f floorpan rusted
N/s/r & o/s/r metal brake pipes rusted to drums
Power steering pipes weeping at resevoir
Front number plate cracked
N/s/r trailing arm bush starting to split
O/s/r metal brake pipes rusted
PAS pipes weeping at resevoir
Rear exhaust section starting to blow
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front number plate cracked
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
O/s/r metal brake pipes rusted
Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Power steering pipes weeping at resevoir
Rear exhaust section starting to blow
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R788 TFR is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R788 TFR, 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 R788 TFR registered?
R788 TFR is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 16 June 1998.
Is R788 TFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R788 TFR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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