MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,208 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
BOTH REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES SPLIT
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
FRONT BRAKE PADS OBSECURED BY TRIMS
REAR SILENCER CORRODED
Front no.plate starting to obscure
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside rear tyre on legal tread limits
Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge
Oil leak
Front no.plate starting to obscure
Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside rear tyre on legal tread limits
Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge
Oil leak
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear tyre close to legal limit
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S524 BPA is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 S524 BPA, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of S524 BPA?
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What year was S524 BPA registered?
S524 BPA is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 24 September 1998.
Is S524 BPA safe to buy?
The MOT history for S524 BPA shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S524 BPA have outstanding finance?
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