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S613 CHT

1998 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,660 mi
Last recorded145,660 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS613 CHT
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2011 145,660 miles

power steering leak

some corrosion to brake pipes

some play in rear suspension bushes

some play in steering rack

Pass 31 Jul 2010 130,437 miles

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

aux belt badly worn

rear tyres worn on inner edges n/s reaplacement soon

windscreen cracked behind tax disc holder

Fail 31 Jul 2010 130,437 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

aux belt badly worn

rear tyres worn on inner edges n/s reaplacement soon

windscreen cracked behind tax disc holder

Pass 31 Jul 2009 110,154 miles

some corrosion to brake pipes

Fail 17 Jul 2009 114,738 miles

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

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

some corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 21 Jun 2008 104,571 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

parking brake travel slightly long

radiator corroding

Pass 26 Jun 2007 103,860 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 103,855 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 94,684 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 82,524 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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S613 CHT is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S613 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S613 CHT registered?

S613 CHT is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S613 CHT safe to buy?

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