MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,991 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front and rear number plates de-laminating.
movement at drivers seat may need attention later on.
rear tyres worn close to limit.
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
front and rear number plates de-laminating.
front tyres worn on limit and should be replaced soon.
movement at drivers seat may need attention later on.
nearside rear service brake performance slightly lower than expected.
offside c.v.gaiter perishing.
plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside footbrake performance slightly low.
offside and nearside c.v.gaiters perishing.
plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
nearside footbrake performance slightly low.
offside and nearside c.v.gaiters perishing.
plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R855 JDL is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R855 JDL, 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 R855 JDL registered?
R855 JDL is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R855 JDL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R855 JDL shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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