MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,063 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
minor leak from exhaust downpipe
nearside front tyre worn very near limit - suggest replace
offside front brake pads worn
oil leak
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
battery loose
minor leak from exhaust downpipe
nearside front tyre worn very near limit - suggest replace
nearside headlamp slight loose
offside front brake pads worn
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
offside wing repeator going white/ nearside front indiacator going white/nearside rear centre radius arm bush starting to split/ offside floor rusty/ steering rack has very slight weap/ front tyres wearing low
fluid leak at power steering rack
front tyres worn to 3mm of tread
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S838 FWL is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 S838 FWL, 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 S838 FWL registered?
S838 FWL is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 27 November 1998.
Is S838 FWL safe to buy?
The MOT history for S838 FWL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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