MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
45,316 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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o/s/r indecator starting to fade to white
metal parts of all brake flexi hoses corroding
rear suspension bushes starting to split
slight oil leaks at engine
there is some corrosion to both front sections of the floor pans
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
metal parts of all brake flexi hoses corroding
o/s/r indecator starting to fade to white
rear suspension bushes starting to split
slight oil leaks at engine
there is some corrosion to both front sections of the floor pans
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
offside rear brake sticking slightly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all rear brake efforts lower than normal
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R952 JRH is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R952 JRH, 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 R952 JRH registered?
R952 JRH is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R952 JRH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R952 JRH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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