MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,591 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front brake discs slightly worn
corrosion to floorpan at front
exhaust slightly corroded
nearside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
nearside rear tyre perished and worn low on edges
offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded close to excessive
offside front tyre perished and cracking
plastic sill covers fitted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front brake discs slightly worn
corrosion to floorpan at front
exhaust slightly corroded
nearside front to rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded
nearside rear tyre perished and worn low on edges
offside front to rear metal brake pipe corroded close to excessive
offside front tyre perished and cracking
plastic sill covers fitted
advisory from previous test no 438980781255
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to floor pans
o/s/f tyre perished
rear exhaust loose
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to inner sills at rear both sides
corrosion to offside front floorpan
front no plate slightly deteriorated
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to nearside and offside inner sills at rear
corrosion to offside front floorpan
plastic sill covers fitted
offside rear tyre low
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
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S387 TNP 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 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 S387 TNP, 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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S387 TNP is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 15 December 1998.
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