MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,178 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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OFF SIDE FRONT FOG LIGHT INOP
OFFSIDE REAR BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY
SOME CORROSION OFF SIDE REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE
WHEELS OFF INSPECTION OF REAR BRAKES
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
off side front fog light inop
off side rear brake binding slightly
some corrosion off side rear metal brake pipe
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S740 FKN is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S740 FKN, 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 S740 FKN?
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What year was S740 FKN registered?
S740 FKN is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 20 August 1998.
Is S740 FKN safe to buy?
The MOT history for S740 FKN shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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