MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
52,088 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
b/s front brake discs quite rusty and dtarting to pit
b/s rear tyres quite perished
battery insecure
dampness around o/s power steering rack boot but no leaks at tiome of test
general vehicle condition quite rusty
o/s b pillar excessively corroded outwith prescribed areas
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
b/s front brake discs quite rusty and dtarting to pit
b/s rear tyres quite perished
battery insecure
dampness around o/s power steering rack boot but no leaks at tiome of test
general vehicle condition quite rusty
o/s b pillar excessively corroded outwith prescribed areas
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Oil leak
b/s front disc surfaces quite rusty around outer edges
general underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion
slight tear in wiper blade rubber but still o.k. at time of test
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S796 LSO is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S796 LSO, 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 S796 LSO registered?
S796 LSO is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 29 September 1998.
Is S796 LSO safe to buy?
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