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S535 CHT

1998 Rover 420

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,099 mi
Last recorded84,099 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS535 CHT
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2011 84,099 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

adv rear n/s tyre cracking.

slight noise to rear o/s wheel bearing.

Fail 18 Aug 2011 84,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

adv rear n/s tyre cracking.

slight noise to rear o/s wheel bearing.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 79,779 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 79,763 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 75,993 miles

All rear rubber exhaust mounts starting to deterioate

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

Fail 17 Aug 2009 75,993 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All rear rubber exhaust mounts starting to deterioate

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 72,143 miles

OS OUTER CV GAITER IS VERY BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED.

THERE MAY BE A SLIGHT LEAK FROM A POWER STEERING PIPE AT SOME TIME.

Fail 27 Aug 2008 72,143 miles

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

OS OUTER CV GAITER IS VERY BADLY CRACKED AND PERISHED.

THERE MAY BE A SLIGHT LEAK FROM A POWER STEERING PIPE AT SOME TIME.

Pass 30 Aug 2007 68,579 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 65,023 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 60,559 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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S535 CHT is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green 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 S535 CHT, 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 S535 CHT registered?

S535 CHT is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S535 CHT safe to buy?

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