MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,607 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
both rear a frame bushes in poor condition
both rear indicators slightly discoulered
slight play in steering rack
both front tyres worn on inner edges
both rear radeus arm bushes splitting and in poor condison
both rear tyres split on inner and outer side wolls
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
both rear radeus arm bushes splitting and in poor condison
both rear tyres split on inner and outer side wolls
cv gaiters starting to perish
n/s mirror cracked
o/s rear lamp lens slightly damaged
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
cv gaiters starting to perish
n/s mirror cracked
o/s rear lamp lens slightly damaged
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S157 LRF is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 99,006 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 S157 LRF, 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 28 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was S157 LRF registered?
S157 LRF is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 4 August 1998.
Is S157 LRF safe to buy?
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