MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,595 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Temporary repair to N/S headlamp
all tyre pressures appear low,advise pressures checked and adjusted or puncture checks
park brake lever has minimal reserve travel remaining,ADVISE ATTENTION
rear reg plate deteriorated slightly
rear brake discs in very poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all tyre pressures appear low,advise pressures checked and adjusted or puncture checks
park brake lever has minimal reserve travel remaining,ADVISE ATTENTION
rear reg plate deteriorated slightly
rear brake discs in very poor condition
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
oil leak from engine area
slight play in steering
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
oil leak from engine
slight play in steering
An item not tested (Manual)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
NEARSIDE REAR FOOTBRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
OFFSIDE REAR FOOTBRAKE EFFICIENCY LOW
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.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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R970 GAN is a 1997 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 R970 GAN, 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 R970 GAN registered?
R970 GAN is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R970 GAN safe to buy?
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