MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front indicators are discoloured
both number plates are in poor condition
both rear trailing arm bushes are split and debonded and in very poor condition
engine oil leaks
engine under tray fitted
front exhaust flexi section is broken and blowing slightly
front wipers are smeary
metal brake pipes are corroded
plastic outer sill covers are fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both front indicators are discoloured
both number plates are in poor condition
both rear trailing arm bushes are split and debonded and in very poor condition
engine oil leaks
engine under tray fitted
front brake discs are worn,lipped and corroded
front exhaust flexi section is broken and blowing slightly
front wipers are smeary
metal brake pipes are corroded
o/s/f wheel is binding slightly
plastic outer sill covers are fitted
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear silencer corroded and blowing slightly.
offside front abs ring damaged
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S288 AUD is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 S288 AUD, 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 S288 AUD registered?
S288 AUD is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 26 October 1998.
Is S288 AUD safe to buy?
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