MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,536 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front indicators slight white light
both front jacking points starting to corrode
both rear radius arm bushes starting to split
both track rod end gaiters perished
brake fluid below max
near side front bumper tape repair
near side head lamp max exceptable height
off side front cv gators perishing
offside front tyre worn toom minimum
oily residue on engine (suspect power steering reservoire)
rear axle bushes splitting
near side front cv gator has a pin hole in it
near side front tyre worn too minimum
near side rear trailing arm bush deteriorating
near side rear upper stabiliser arm bushes deteriorating
off side front cv gaitor perishing
off side rear trailing arm bush deteriorating
under side of vehicle covered in mud
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
front tyres wearing on edges
near side rear tyre worn to legal limit
off side rear tyre worn to 2mm
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R977 FEC is a 1997 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 R977 FEC, 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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How do I check the history of R977 FEC?
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What year was R977 FEC registered?
R977 FEC is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R977 FEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R977 FEC shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R977 FEC have outstanding finance?
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