MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,430 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
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S978 EVV is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S978 EVV, 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 S978 EVV registered?
S978 EVV is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 30 November 1998.
Is S978 EVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S978 EVV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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