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S649 CTT

1998 Rover 420

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,673 mi
Last recorded105,673 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS649 CTT
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 105,673 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 105,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Oct 2009 99,935 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2008 92,570 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Oct 2008 92,570 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 85,635 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 85,626 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 76,682 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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S649 CTT is a 1998 Rover 420 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 S649 CTT, 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 S649 CTT registered?

S649 CTT is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S649 CTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S649 CTT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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