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S837 DHU

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,134 mi
Last recorded92,134 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS837 DHU
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2009 92,134 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 92,134 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 88,284 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all tyres on limit & perished

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 20 May 2008 88,284 miles

all tyres on limit & perished

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 23 May 2007 81,914 miles

n/s mirror cracked †all tyres nearing limit

Pass 8 May 2006 72,456 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 72,456 miles

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

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

n/s mirror cracked †rear tyres getting low †sills covered †

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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S837 DHU is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S837 DHU, 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 S837 DHU registered?

S837 DHU is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S837 DHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S837 DHU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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