MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,421 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe before rear box (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
footbrake effort just passes mot
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe before rear box (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear tyre going out of shape
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
footbrake effort just passes mot
N/S/ Rear tyre is deteriorated
Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Near The Steering rack (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)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Oil leak
rust on various metal brake pipes
both rear tyres slightly out of shape
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S497 GBD is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 S497 GBD, 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 S497 GBD registered?
S497 GBD is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 10 August 1998.
Is S497 GBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for S497 GBD shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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