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S357 CNM

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,504 mi
Last recorded105,504 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS357 CNM
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2012 105,504 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 100,124 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 95,879 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 92,949 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 92,949 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 88,760 miles

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

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

Oil leak

front indicator bulbs slightly faded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

scuff marks in nearside rear outer tyre wall

slight leaks from power steering pipes

Fail 12 Jan 2008 88,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

scuff marks in nearside rear outer tyre wall

slight leaks from power steering pipes

Pass 13 Jan 2007 83,954 miles

all disc pads worn close to testable limit

cover loose on front pipe

o/s driveshaft boot cracking

o/s main brake pipe slighty rusty close to tank

rear flasher bulb slightly discolored

Fail 13 Jan 2007 83,954 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

all disc pads worn close to testable limit

cover loose on front pipe

o/s driveshaft boot cracking

o/s main brake pipe slighty rusty close to tank

rear flasher bulb slightly discolored

Pass 14 Jan 2006 79,172 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2006 79,172 miles

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

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

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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S357 CNM is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S357 CNM, 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 S357 CNM registered?

S357 CNM is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S357 CNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S357 CNM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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