MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
59,811 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front tyre treads worn to 1.6mm on edges
front and rear antiroll bars starting to rust
nearside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 1.6mm on outer edge
nearside rear wheel arch starting to rust
offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 2mm on outer edge
oil leak
radiator starting to corrode
rear suspension trailing arms front bushes starting to split/ wear
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
both front tyre treads worn to 1.6mm on edges
front and rear antiroll bars starting to rust
nearside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 1.6mm on outer edge
nearside rear wheel arch starting to rust
offside rear tyre starting to crack/ perish and tread worn to 2mm on outer edge
oil leak
radiator starting to corrode
rear suspension trailing arms front bushes starting to split/ wear
front tyre treads wearing on edges
oil leak
rear trailing arms front bushes starting to split/ wear
both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/ perish
both rear trailing arms front mounting bushes starting to split/ wear
both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/perish
both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to perish
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S289 FKO is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 S289 FKO, 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 S289 FKO registered?
S289 FKO is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 14 August 1998.
Is S289 FKO safe to buy?
The MOT history for S289 FKO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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