MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,403 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ADVISE EVIDENCE OF SLIGHT JUDDER FROM O/S REAR SERVICE BRAKE
ADVISE RE MOT OF TEST No17028126162
ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
advise: offside rear tyre worn unevenly
advise: play in nearside and offside of steering rack
advise: run out on offside rear brake disc
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
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R966 ARO is a 1997 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 100,306 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 R966 ARO, 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 29 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R966 ARO registered?
R966 ARO is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 19 September 1997.
Is R966 ARO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R966 ARO shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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