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S76 CVV

1998 Rover 420

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2010
Tests10 (4 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

127,370 mi
Last recorded127,370 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS76 CVV
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 127,370 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 127,370 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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 19 Dec 2007 114,993 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Dec 2007 114,989 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Cut and damage to the sidewall of the N/S/F tyre

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2007 104,665 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Pass 12 Jan 2007 104,665 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 21 Dec 2006 104,647 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Battery insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Nov 2006 104,621 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2005 101,490 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 101,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S76 CVV is a 1998 Rover 420 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 S76 CVV, 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 S76 CVV registered?

S76 CVV is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 16 November 1998.

Is S76 CVV safe to buy?

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