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R988 AOT

1997 Rover 420

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

46,494 mi
Last recorded46,494 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 AOT
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 46,494 miles

corrosion evident on o/s/r arch/sill

outer cv boots cracking

plastic covers fitted over outersills

power steering pump area damp/oily

Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,669 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,389 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 42,791 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,213 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 41,213 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 39,502 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 37,306 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,720 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 420?

Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,220
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
59,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 35,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,911
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,539
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 26,567
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 15,381
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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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R988 AOT is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R988 AOT safe to buy?

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