MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,812 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
near side rear tyre has cutsnot deep enough to expose cords
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
near side rear tyre has cutsnot deep enough to expose cords
rear anti roll bar rusty
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
rear anti roll bar rusty
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front brakes binding slightly
headlights have poor pattern
stone chip mark on screen
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S730 EFC is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 S730 EFC, 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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How do I check the history of S730 EFC?
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What year was S730 EFC registered?
S730 EFC is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 7 August 1998.
Is S730 EFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S730 EFC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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