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S982 CYJ

1998 Rover 420

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

74,939 mi
Last recorded74,939 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 42099,006 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS982 CYJ
MakeRover
Model420
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 74,939 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 74,939 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2011 74,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 74,119 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 73,245 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 72,240 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2009 72,240 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

advice n/s door mirror broken

offside rear brake light lence has slight cracks

Pass 22 Oct 2008 71,008 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 71,008 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 69,649 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 69,649 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 68,144 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 68,144 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S982 CYJ is a 1998 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 S982 CYJ, 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 S982 CYJ registered?

S982 CYJ is a 1998 Rover 420, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S982 CYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S982 CYJ shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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