MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
sills covered, arch rusting, rear bushes worn, screen cracked out of drivers view, floorpan rusting
Nearside rear caliper sticking, rear suspension bushes worn, damage to nearside rear wheel rim, sill panels covered. Windscreen damaged, not in drivers view of the road.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S485 LRP is a 1999 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
Across all 1999 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 92,472 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 S485 LRP, 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 27 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 S485 LRP?
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What year was S485 LRP registered?
S485 LRP is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 8 February 1999.
Is S485 LRP safe to buy?
The MOT history for S485 LRP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S485 LRP have outstanding finance?
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