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S239 CGC

1998 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

149,444 mi
Last recorded149,444 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS239 CGC
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 149,444 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2017 149,444 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 148,310 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 148,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 144,413 miles

Front Brake discs corroded

Front Number plate cracked

Fuel cap not original but does seal sufficiently

Nearside Front Indicator started to show white

Rear Brake discs corroded

Rear Number plate deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2015 144,413 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake discs corroded

Front Number plate cracked

Fuel cap not original but does seal sufficiently

Nearside Front Indicator started to show white

Rear Brake discs corroded

Rear Number plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Dec 2014 137,125 miles

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

Oil leak

cooling system top hose leaking from bleed nipple

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

underside of body has corroded patches

Fail 26 Nov 2014 137,125 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

cooling system top hose leaking from bleed nipple

front number plate cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

underside of body has corroded patches

Pass 20 Nov 2013 128,717 miles

front and rear suspension arms / brake hose ferrules / front coil springs / exhaust system / nearside front inner wing / rear inner sills / front floor fillets - Corroded

front numberplate cracked

offside front buckhead corroded

offside front foglight lens cracked and condensation

offside rear door sill corroded

rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 17 Dec 2012 122,959 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Dec 2012 122,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 115,224 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Dec 2011 115,223 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 109,037 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2010 108,993 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear tyres tread out of shape

Pass 8 Dec 2009 102,558 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

rear discs corroded

rear trailing arms cracking

rear tyres mishaped

Pass 15 Dec 2008 99,373 miles

rear discs corroded

upright arm touching spring on full travel o/s/f

Pass 23 Nov 2007 94,303 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyres 2mm!!

both trailing arm bushes deteriorating

exhaust slightly blowing

Pass 18 Dec 2006 84,530 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 84,350 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both trailing arm bushes splitting

exhaust corroded

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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S239 CGC is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S239 CGC, 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 S239 CGC registered?

S239 CGC is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 22 December 1998.

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