MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,300 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both closing pannels slightly corroded
both front floors slightly corroded
both front inner flitches/chassis rails slightly corroded
both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
both rear wheel arches require further attention soon
front brake discs slightly corroded
offside rear tyre on legal limit
oil around engine
rear number plate slightly discoloured
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both closing pannels slightly corroded
both front floors slightly corroded
both front inner flitches/chassis rails slightly corroded
both front to rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded
both rear wheel arches require further attention soon
front brake discs slightly corroded
offside rear tyre on legal limit
oil around engine
rear number plate slightly discoloured
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
footbrake close to limit (51%)
nearside front fog light inoperative
oil leak around turbo
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front fog light inoperative
oil leak around turbo
footbrake travel on limit (slightly creeping)
nearside front tyre close to legal limit
several metal brake pipes require attention soon
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front sidelight dim
offside rear bumper corner requires attention soon
rear footbrake performance on limit
headlamp patterns dull.
insecure battery.
rear exhaust corroded.
Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s front brake grab (border pass)
o/s front brake grab (border pass)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S265 LFJ is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 S265 LFJ, 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 S265 LFJ registered?
S265 LFJ is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 23 November 1998.
Is S265 LFJ safe to buy?
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