MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,371 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Clutch worn
N/S Beam pattern feint
N/S/F Bumper damaged
O/S/R Lamp assy damaged
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear No plate starting to delaminate
O/S/R Lamp assy damaged
Clutch worn
N/S Beam pattern feint
N/S/F Bumper damaged
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear No plate starting to delaminate
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
offside rear lens cracked
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
off side rear lens cracked
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
off side rear lens cracked
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R985 BMJ is a 1997 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R985 BMJ, 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 R985 BMJ?
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What year was R985 BMJ registered?
R985 BMJ is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 24 November 1997.
Is R985 BMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R985 BMJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R985 BMJ have outstanding finance?
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