MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,699 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Spare tyre defective
Battery insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nail in nearside front tyre
Spare tyre defective
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R989 CAV is a 1997 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R989 CAV, 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 R989 CAV registered?
R989 CAV is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 22 October 1997.
Is R989 CAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R989 CAV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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