MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,442 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
An item not tested (Manual)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Outer Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)
Centre Rear Seat belt affected by a damaged seat frame (5.2.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.C4)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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S516 LDY 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 S516 LDY, 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 S516 LDY registered?
S516 LDY is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 26 October 1998.
Is S516 LDY safe to buy?
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