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S969 CVC

1998 Rover 420

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,771 mi
Last recorded101,771 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS969 CVC
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2010 101,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear metal brake pipe showing advanced corosion

o/s rear tyre low tyre pressure

Pass 28 Jun 2010 101,771 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s rear metal brake pipe showing advanced corosion

o/s rear tyre low tyre pressure

Pass 18 Aug 2009 101,366 miles

o/s rear metal brake pipe showing advanced corosion

Pass 8 Aug 2008 97,492 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

sill kit fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2008 97,492 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre worn low inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

sill kit fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2007 90,865 miles

cv boots perishing

front tyres getting slightly low on inner edges

nearside and offside rear suspension arm bushs perishing

Pass 7 Aug 2006 80,540 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2005 72,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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S969 CVC is a 1998 Rover 420 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S969 CVC, 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 S969 CVC registered?

S969 CVC is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S969 CVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S969 CVC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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