MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,273 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
both front washer jets slightly high
both front wiper blade leaving marks on screen
both rear anti roll bar link rods bushes parished
both rear radus arms bushes cracking
heavy corrosion rear exhaust box
pin hole o/s/f outer cvboot
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S589 FMA is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S589 FMA, 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 S589 FMA registered?
S589 FMA is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 23 November 1998.
Is S589 FMA safe to buy?
The MOT history for S589 FMA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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