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R942 CBM

1997 Rover 420

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,999 mi
Last recorded124,999 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 CBM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2008 124,999 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2008 124,991 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 115,562 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 115,368 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 101,264 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 101,264 miles

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.

62.7%
Pass Rate
6,220
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
59,332
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 35,342
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 33,911
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,539
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 26,567
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 15,381
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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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