MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
n/s/f tyre worn inner edge
o/s/f tyre worn inner edge
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak from r/c gasket & oil filter
Both Front tyres worn on inner edges
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Coolant leak
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
Both Front tyres worn on inner edges
Both rear tyres worn on inner edges
Coolant leak
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Inner edges of front tyres worn.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Passenger front door handle deterioated but does not prevent proper operation.
Rear brake imbalance @ 27%.
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
alternator bearing noisy
radiator deteriorated
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
alternator bearing noisy
radiator deteriorated
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S843 SAR is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 S843 SAR, 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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S843 SAR is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 14 October 1998.
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