MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
25,344 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre starting to perish
offside rear wheel binding on slightly
offside wiper smearing windscreen
weak pattern on nearside headlamp
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S317 LRW is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 S317 LRW, 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 S317 LRW?
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What year was S317 LRW registered?
S317 LRW is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S317 LRW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S317 LRW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S317 LRW have outstanding finance?
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