MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,041 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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clutch pedal rubber missing.
crack in windscreen outside of swept area.
hole in tailpipe,slight blow.
movement in n/s/r anti roll bar link arm bush.
n/s headlamp broken.
n/s side repeater lens broken.
n/s/f tyre low tread outer edges.
n/s/r tyre devoid of tread inner edge.
o/s/f floor corroding.
play in n/s track rod end.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
clutch pedal rubber missing.
crack in windscreen outside of swept area.
front brake pipes corroding.
front wiper blades split.
hole in tailpipe,slight blow.
movement in n/s/r anti roll bar link arm bush.
n/s headlamp broken.
n/s side repeater lens broken.
n/s/f tyre low tread outer edges.
n/s/r tyre devoid of tread inner edge.
o/s/f floor corroding.
play in n/s track rod end.
aux. drive belt cracked
both rear trailing arm bushes started to perish
slight PAS fluid leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advisories as per test number †593825847188
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
front floors will require welding for next years mot
front tyres on legal limit of 1.6mm † †nearside front headlight broken, still meets mot requirements at present
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S718 FTE is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S718 FTE, 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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S718 FTE is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 27 October 1998.
Is S718 FTE safe to buy?
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