MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,999 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s/r trailing arm bush started to split
o/s/r tyre close to legal limit
rear number plate deteriorating
slight weep from n/s/f cv boot
Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
n/s/r trailing arm bush started to split
o/s/r tyre close to legal limit
rear number plate deteriorating
slight weep from n/s/f cv boot
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
n/s+o/s/r trailing arm bushes started to split
n/s/f tyre close to limit
nail in o/s/r tyre
oil leak
rattle in cat
seriously damaged marker indicated
slight bind on o/s/r brake
slight weep from n/s/f cv boot
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R942 CBM is a 1997 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1997 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 100,306 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 R942 CBM, 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 29 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R942 CBM registered?
R942 CBM is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 12 August 1997.
Is R942 CBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R942 CBM shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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