MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,844 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Drivers wiper blade in poor condition but does clear screen ok
Engine has lot oil leaks
Nearside front tyre has multiple small cuts in inside sidewall not exposing cords
Nearside rear child seat is insecure
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front wheel trim is rubbing on and starting to dame the tyre sidewall
Offsiide rear tyre has a cut in not in excess of the requirements but is deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
There is a small corrosion hole in lower part of nearside rear wheel arch which does not affect structural integrety at present
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Drivers wiper blade in poor condition but does clear screen ok
Engine has lot oil leaks
Nearside front tyre has multiple small cuts in inside sidewall not exposing cords
Nearside rear child seat is insecure
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front wheel trim is rubbing on and starting to dame the tyre sidewall
Offsiide rear tyre has a cut in not in excess of the requirements but is deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Child seat in rear is insecurely mounted
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front number plate has slight impact damage
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear number plate is delaminating, and there is dirt in the delaminated bit almost obscuring the lettering
The emmissions test took over 30 mins to get the readings down to just passing - the catalytic convertor is probably worn out
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front number plate has slight impact damage
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear number plate is delaminating, and there is dirt in the delaminated bit almost obscuring the lettering
The emmissions test took over 30 mins to get the readings down to just passing - the catalytic convertor is probably worn out
Exhaust Cat is ratttling
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Power steering fluid level was low, topped up, no leaks
Rar number plate delaminating but numbers not yet obscured excessively
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust Cat is ratttling
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering fluid level was low, topped up, no leaks
Rar number plate delaminating but numbers not yet obscured excessively
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear number plate backing is seperating, will soon be easily misread when dirt has got in
Nearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
Rear number plate backing is seperating, will soon be easily misread when dirt has got in
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear number plate backing is seperating, will soon be easily misread when dirt has got in
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
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S238 MJW is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 43.8%.
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 S238 MJW, 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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S238 MJW is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 11 December 1998.
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