MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
front number plate slightly deteriorated
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
air filter missing
aux drive belt cracking
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight play in offside of steering rack
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S499 AGP is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red 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 S499 AGP, 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 S499 AGP registered?
S499 AGP is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 10 August 1998.
Is S499 AGP safe to buy?
The MOT history for S499 AGP shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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