MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,719 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both head lights only just giving correct pattern
both rear anti roll bar link bushes worn
both rear shock absorber bushes worn
both rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit
brake fluid slightly low
front brake pads appear worn
hand brake has little reserve travel
n/s door mirror cracked
o/s rear brake pipe corroding
oil leak on engine
rear brake discs worn
temperary repair to o/s door mirror
un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both head lights only just giving correct pattern
both rear anti roll bar link bushes worn
both rear shock absorber bushes worn
both rear tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit
brake fluid slightly low
front brake pads appear worn
hand brake has little reserve travel
n/s door mirror cracked
o/s rear brake pipe corroding
oil leak on engine
rear brake discs worn
temperary repair to o/s door mirror
un able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
n/s mirror glass loose
not able to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers
o/s lower ball joint boot split
severe engine oil leak
coolant level, low
engine oil leak
n/s door mirror glass loose
n/s rear a/roll bar link bush worn
o/s front lower ball joint dust cover split
o/s rear shock absorber damp
slight corrosion to both front brake pipes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
coolant level low
front brake pads appear worn
n/s door mirror loose
n/s rear antiroll bar link bush worn
not able to inspect sills due to plastic covers
o/s lower ball joint dust cover split
o/s rear shock absorber possibly leaking slightly
oil leak on engine
signs of corrosion to both front brake pipes
front ball joint boots split
Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
front ball joint boots split
rattle on catalytic converter
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
rattle on catalytic converter
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S990 FNU is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 S990 FNU, 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 S990 FNU registered?
S990 FNU is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 7 October 1998.
Is S990 FNU safe to buy?
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