MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,708 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
oil leak under engine
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
power steerig belt perrished
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S980 EVV is a 1999 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1999 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 92,472 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 S980 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 27 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S980 EVV is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 11 January 1999.
Is S980 EVV safe to buy?
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