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S405 CCE

1999 Rover 420

White Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

283,909 mi
Last recorded283,909 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Rover 42092,472 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS405 CCE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2012 283,909 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 246,213 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 220,692 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 212,463 miles

Front no.plate starting to de-laminate.

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

Fail 6 Oct 2009 212,416 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front no.plate starting to de-laminate.

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

Fail 16 Oct 2008 186,497 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front inner C.V.Gaiter split

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

P.A.S.Pies leaking slightly (By steering rack)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 186,497 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front inner C.V.Gaiter split

P.A.S.Pies leaking slightly (By steering rack)

Fail 15 Oct 2008 186,387 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front inner C.V.Gaiter split

P.A.S.Pies leaking slightly (By steering rack)

Fail 5 Oct 2007 160,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 160,265 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 126,693 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 126,693 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Smoke emissions too high (5.37%)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 116,501 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 116,501 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S405 CCE is a 1999 Rover 420 in White with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1999 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 92,472 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 S405 CCE, 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 27 years old, this Rover 420 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S405 CCE registered?

S405 CCE is a 1999 Rover 420, first registered on 8 February 1999.

Is S405 CCE safe to buy?

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