MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,104 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside front indicator slightly discoloured
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/r tyre age cracking advise top up brake fluid
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s/r tyre age cracking advise top up brake fluid
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S477 HOJ is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 S477 HOJ, 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 S477 HOJ registered?
S477 HOJ is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 27 November 1998.
Is S477 HOJ safe to buy?
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