MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,247 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
surface corrosion on rear brake back plates
surface corrosion on rear suspension components
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
surface corrosion on rear brake back plates
surface corrosion on rear suspension components
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
power steering fluid around reservoir
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S51 MBD is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 S51 MBD, 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 S51 MBD registered?
S51 MBD is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 30 November 1998.
Is S51 MBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for S51 MBD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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