MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
101,578 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Corrosion to NSR wheelarch
NSR footbrake slightly low
NSR tyre perished
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Corrosion to NSR wheelarch
NSR footbrake slightly low
NSR tyre perished
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
As previous test
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside rear service brake efficiency low
Nearside rear tyre perished
Offside rear brake binding slightly
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S287 GBD is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S287 GBD, 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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How do I check the history of S287 GBD?
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What year was S287 GBD registered?
S287 GBD is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 6 November 1998.
Is S287 GBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for S287 GBD shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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