CarVerify

Free Car Check

S210 CBD

1998 Rover 420

Grey Diesel 1994cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,187 mi
Last recorded139,187 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS210 CBD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2015 139,187 miles

Both head lamps slightly deteriorated but still displaying correct beam image.

NSF upper ball joint dust cover split but not to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

Slight corrosion around exhaust tail pipe

Slight play found at NSF inner tie ros end ball joint, but not considered excessive.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 125,268 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre has radial cracks

Pass 22 Jul 2013 119,123 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r position lamp dim

Fail 22 Jul 2013 119,123 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r position lamp dim

Pass 10 Jul 2012 112,865 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded in variuos places.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 106,168 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil leaks.

has the timing belt been replaced.we advise every 50000 miles or 5 years,failure causes majoer engine damage.

windscreen washers miss screen.wiper blades poor,o/s broken at end.

Pass 20 Jul 2010 98,805 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2009 91,958 miles

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

advise oil and oil fillter renewall

Pass 25 Jul 2008 85,648 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 79,012 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 71,102 miles

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
Full Rover 420 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S210 CBD is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 S210 CBD, 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

How do I check the history of S210 CBD?

You can check the full history of S210 CBD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S210 CBD registered?

S210 CBD is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S210 CBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S210 CBD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S210 CBD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S210 CBD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.