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S87 CEE

1998 Rover 420

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

106,226 mi
Last recorded106,226 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS87 CEE
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2014 106,226 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 106,113 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 99,597 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 99,368 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 90,476 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 90,310 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 81,872 miles

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

Offside door mirror lens cracked

Pass 13 Sep 2010 73,466 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 73,406 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 64,777 miles

advise all indicators faded!

advise no seat belt fitted to o/s/r seat!

Fail 8 Sep 2009 64,768 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

advise all indicators faded!

advise no seat belt fitted to o/s/r seat!

Pass 22 Sep 2008 56,296 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 47,771 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 42,010 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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S87 CEE is a 1998 Rover 420 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S87 CEE, 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

How do I check the history of S87 CEE?

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What year was S87 CEE registered?

S87 CEE is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S87 CEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S87 CEE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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