MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,876 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
steel brake pipes starting to rust
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nail in offside rear tyre
exhaust rusty and slightly blowing
o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm bushes starting to deteriorate
underbody rusty
under body rusty
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
under body rusty
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine water leak
front tyres worn low
off side rear brake binding
under body rusty
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
engine water leak
front tyres worn low
off side rear brake binding
under body rusty
o/s/f and n/s/f ABS rings broken
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm void bushes cracking
o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arm void bushes cracking
o/s/r and n/s/r suspension void bushes poor
rear void bushs worn
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S290 WOE is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.
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 S290 WOE, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of S290 WOE?
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What year was S290 WOE registered?
S290 WOE is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 21 September 1998.
Is S290 WOE safe to buy?
The MOT history for S290 WOE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S290 WOE have outstanding finance?
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