MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,745 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to n/s and o/s front floor
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
corrosion to n/s and o/s front floor
rear number plate deteriating
nearside front tyre tread worn on limit:- recommend new.
plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
nearside front tyre tread worn on limit:- recommend new.
plastic covers prevent full inspection of sills.
Emissions not tested (7.0)
brakes slightly spongy
emissions not tested due to lack of oil in sump and heavy oil leaks from engine
p/steering fluid low
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S614 SBE is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel 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 S614 SBE, 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 S614 SBE registered?
S614 SBE is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 28 September 1998.
Is S614 SBE safe to buy?
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