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S202 CNH

1998 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,381 mi
Last recorded172,381 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS202 CNH
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 172,381 miles

annual service due

cam belt kit replacement due every 84,000 miles / 7 years whichever occurs soonest

clutch pedal rubber worn

front brakes have slight imbalance

headlight beam pattern starting to fade slightly

inner face of front brake discs show slight corrosion

nearside mirror backing slightly insecure

offside & nearside front cv boots shows slight cracking & perishing

offside & nearside front headlight aim slightly low and slightly to the right

offside & nearside rear radius arm bushes show slight deterioration

offside front disc noise on roatation, catching backing slightly

offside front tyre getting low on edge

rear brakes binding slightly

rear bumper slightly insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2008 172,381 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

annual service due

cam belt kit replacement due every 84,000 miles / 7 years whichever occurs soonest

clutch pedal rubber worn

front brakes have slight imbalance

headlight beam pattern starting to fade slightly

inner face of front brake discs show slight corrosion

nearside mirror backing slightly insecure

offside & nearside front cv boots shows slight cracking & perishing

offside & nearside front headlight aim slightly low and slightly to the right

offside & nearside rear radius arm bushes show slight deterioration

offside front disc noise on roatation, catching backing slightly

offside front tyre getting low on edge

rear brakes binding slightly

rear bumper slightly insecure

Pass 3 Sep 2007 156,145 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 156,145 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advisable to check tracking

advisable to clean & grease nearside front brake pipe into flexible brake hose

offside & nearside rear radius arm bushes show signs of deterioration

offside front cv boot shows signs of cracking & perishing

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 1 Sep 2006 137,568 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 137,568 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

handbrake imbalance

offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Sep 2005 116,843 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 116,843 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advisable to check vehicle tracking as tyres below legal limit on inner edges

has cam belt been replaced as required

nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

oil leak noted at offside front of vehice under vehicle

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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S202 CNH is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S202 CNH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S202 CNH registered?

S202 CNH is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S202 CNH safe to buy?

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