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B9 CDC

1997 Rover 420

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

38,644 mi
Last recorded38,644 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 420100,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB9 CDC
MakeRover
Model420
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 38,644 miles

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both fronts (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders, below 1mm, 3mm across tread 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack weeping (2.1.5 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement numerous rear suspension bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2024 37,012 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin almost min thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on shoulders, below 1.1mm 195/55/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Temporary fuel cap fitted

all rear suspension bushes slight play

Pass 12 Sep 2023 34,620 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2022 32,378 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Sep 2022 32,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre cracked and perished

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2021 30,297 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 29,157 miles

Cambelt due??

Coolant level low. Topped up

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cracked and perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 May 2019 28,264 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 27,747 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 27,148 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 26,751 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 26,469 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 26,430 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 9 May 2014 25,632 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 24,654 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 24,353 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 23,541 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 22,789 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 21,830 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 20,403 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 19,077 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 17,606 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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B9 CDC is a 1997 Rover 420 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1997 Rover 420 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 100,306 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 B9 CDC, 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 29 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 B9 CDC registered?

B9 CDC is a 1997 Rover 420, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is B9 CDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B9 CDC shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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