MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,919 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r wheel arch corroded
oil leak on engine
Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r wheel arch corroded
oil on engine
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
unable to open offside rear door
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
unable to open offside rear door
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R967 VKL is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R967 VKL, 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 R967 VKL registered?
R967 VKL is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 24 April 1998.
Is R967 VKL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R967 VKL shows 15 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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