MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,034 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R860 FPW is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R860 FPW, 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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How do I check the history of R860 FPW?
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What year was R860 FPW registered?
R860 FPW is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 27 June 1998.
Is R860 FPW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R860 FPW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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