MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,823 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
N/S/R tyre on the limit of 1.6mm & sidewalls perishing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R tyre between 2-3mm & sidewalls perishing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
SRS light flashes
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
anti-slip on brake pedal, rubber slightly worn
front brake discs lipped & scored
lower part of O/S/R wheel arch corroded
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
N/S/R tyre on the limit of 1.6mm & sidewalls perishing
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/R tyre between 2-3mm & sidewalls perishing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
SRS light flashes
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
anti-slip on brake pedal, rubber slightly worn
front brake discs lipped & scored
lower part of O/S/R wheel arch corroded
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
air-bag warning light flashing
front brake discs worn and scored
gearbox leaking oil
n/s and o/s outer c.v. gaiters worn and splitting
o/s/r tyre tread feathering on inner edge
rear exhaust silencer corroded, baffles loose and noisey
air-bag warning light flashing
front brake discs worn and scored
gearbox leaking oil
n/s and o/s outer c.v. gaiters worn and splitting
o/s/r tyre tread feathering on inner edge
rear exhaust silencer corroded, baffles loose and noisey
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
air-bag warning light flashing
n/s outer c.v. gaiter worn and splitting
n/s/f and o/s/f indicators, and o/s indicator wing repeater colour fading
o/s door mirror glass slightly insecure
rear exhaust box baffles loose and noisey in operation
air-bag warning light flashing
n/s outer c.v. gaiter worn and splitting
n/s/f and o/s/f indicators, and o/s indicator wing repeater colour fading
o/s door mirror glass slightly insecure
rear exhaust box baffles loose and noisey in operation
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
SRS/air-bag warning light flashing
n/s/r tyre tread feathering
outer c.v. gaiters worn
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
SRS/air-bag warning light flashing
n/s/r tyre tread feathering
outer c.v. gaiters worn
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S685 BBW is a 1998 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 S685 BBW, 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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S685 BBW is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S685 BBW safe to buy?
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