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S836 CBN

1998 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,662 mi
Last recorded127,662 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS836 CBN
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 127,662 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 127,659 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2007 124,717 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r link bar worn

Pass 24 Mar 2006 112,658 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 112,619 miles

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

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

all tyres are worn advise replacement

corrosion on o/s rear brake pipe

engine is leaking oil

front number plate is stained

n/s cv boot is badly cracked

oil residue in power steering reservoir area

rear bumper is insecure

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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S836 CBN is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S836 CBN, 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 S836 CBN registered?

S836 CBN is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S836 CBN safe to buy?

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