MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,587 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
P.A.S pipes/pump damp
alternator belt cracking
battery slightly loose
brake pedal travel long (close to floor)
front of o/s/r wheel arch corroded
n/s outer cv boot has a pin hole/small grease leak
n/s/f and o/s/f floor pan slightly corroded
o/s reverse light inop
oil leak
outer face of o/s/f brake disc going rusty
spare tyre flat
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
P.A.S pipes/pump damp
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
alternator belt cracking
battery slightly loose
brake pedal travel long (close to floor)
front of o/s/r wheel arch corroded
n/s outer cv boot has a pin hole/small grease leak
n/s/f and o/s/f floor pan slightly corroded
o/s reverse light inop
oil leak
outer face of o/s/f brake disc going rusty
spare tyre flat
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Rover 420?
Based on 369,436 MOT tests across 59,332 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R97 CVH is a 1998 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R97 CVH, 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 R97 CVH registered?
R97 CVH is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 1 February 1998.
Is R97 CVH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R97 CVH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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