MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,673 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front brake discs are lipped
both front cv boots are starting to perish
both rear trailing arm bushes are starting to perish
engine has an oil leak
exhaust system is corroded
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front brake discs are lipped
both front cv boots are starting to perish
both rear trailing arm bushes are starting to perish
engine has an oil leak
exhaust system is corroded
both front brake discs are lipped
both front driveshaft gaitors are starting to perish
front number plate is cracked
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R97 LPG is a 1997 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R97 LPG, 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 R97 LPG registered?
R97 LPG is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R97 LPG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R97 LPG shows 6 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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