MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
60,050 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
lower part of instrument panel is loose in such a way that it may become unattached and fall into pedals,impeding control of vehicle.
rear indicator bulbs starting to go white
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
lower part of instrument panel is loose in such a way that it may become unattached and fall into pedals,impeding control of vehicle.
rear indicator bulbs starting to go white
Oil leak
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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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S997 SEV is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 S997 SEV, 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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How do I check the history of S997 SEV?
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What year was S997 SEV registered?
S997 SEV is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 28 September 1998.
Is S997 SEV safe to buy?
The MOT history for S997 SEV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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