MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,124 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
offside front tyre preasure low
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
brake pipes corroded
n/s wiperblade smeary
vehicle corroded
windscreen cracked in n/s bottom corner
rear no.plate discoloured
trailing arm bushes split
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
floors corroded
front brake pads worn
Oil leak
floors corroded
front brake pads worn
rear no.plate discoloured
trailing arm bushes split
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both front floor pans corroded around jacking points
front to rear brakepipe corroded
n/s and o/s rear main suspension bushes worn
nearside rear brake pipe corroded
front indicators starting to show white light
nearside rear tyre worn
rear brake pipes corroded
Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Upper Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
front indicators starting to show white light
nearside rear tyre worn
rear brake pipes corroded
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
both front drive shaft boots cracking
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both front drive shaft boots cracking
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S428 ACB is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S428 ACB, 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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S428 ACB is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 23 September 1998.
Is S428 ACB safe to buy?
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