MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
engine oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust centre section corroided
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust centre section corrioded
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust centre pipe corrioded
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S52 HKP is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 S52 HKP, 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 S52 HKP registered?
S52 HKP is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 12 November 1998.
Is S52 HKP safe to buy?
The MOT history for S52 HKP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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