MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,640 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
FRONT NO PLATE IN POOR CONDITIION
REAR SUSPENSION BUSHES POOR CONDITION
Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front number plate in poor condition
front steel brake pipes in poor condition
n/s rear tyre on limit of 1.6mm
o/s rear tyre low
rear steel brake pipes in poor condition
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front number plate in poor condition
front steel brake pipes in poor condition
n/s rear tyre on limit of 1.6mm
o/s rear tyre low
rear steel brake pipes in poor condition
corrosion forming on both rear brake pipes
o/s/f tyre near wear limit
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
corrosion forming on both rear brake pipes
o/s/f tyre near wear limit
n/s rear tyre low an poor condition
o/s front brake sticking
o/s front pads on limit
poor beam pattern from headlamps
rear exhaust box blowing an poor condition
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
corrosion forming on rear brake pipes into wheel cylinders
o/s/f tyre near wear limit
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S163 FWT is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 S163 FWT, 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 S163 FWT registered?
S163 FWT is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 22 December 1998.
Is S163 FWT safe to buy?
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