MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
46,494 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion evident on o/s/r arch/sill
outer cv boots cracking
plastic covers fitted over outersills
power steering pump area damp/oily
Exhaust front pipe outer sleeve torn
Nearside outer driveshaft gaitor cracking
Nearside rear tyre on 2mm and outer sidewall cracking slightly
Offside rear wheel arch corroded
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion evident on o/s/r wheelarch/wing
front exhaust pipe/flexy corroded and in poor condition
outer cv boots cracking
rear brakes squeeling
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs lipped
front exhaust section in poor condition
oil leaks
power steering pump/hose damp/oily
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn/lipped
minor stonechips/scratches to screen
n/s outer cv boot cracking
oil leaks
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn/lipped
minor stonechips/scratches to screen
n/s outer cv boot cracking
oil leaks
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs worn/lipped
plastic covers fitted over outer sills
rear brakes noisy
rear exhaust box corroded badly and blowing slightly
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
front brake discs worn/lipped
front exhaust pipe -flexy in poor condition
o/s/r brake noisy
o/s/r tyre starting to mishape and perrishing
oil leaks
rear exhaust corroded and blowing slightly
wipers starting to smear
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R988 AOT is a 1997 Rover 420 in White 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 R988 AOT, 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 R988 AOT registered?
R988 AOT is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R988 AOT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R988 AOT 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.
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