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S273 CBD

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,254 mi
Last recorded118,254 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS273 CBD
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2011 118,254 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r service brake reading is lower than normal

Pass 2 Aug 2010 105,151 miles

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

slight distortion on o/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2009 88,295 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 84,826 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 79,781 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 74,544 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 68,015 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
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S273 CBD is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S273 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.

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What year was S273 CBD registered?

S273 CBD is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S273 CBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S273 CBD shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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