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R309 CNM

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,713 mi
Last recorded84,713 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 CNM
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,713 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Oil leak

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 81,518 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside wing mirror insecure

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Small chip in windscreen

Fail 23 Aug 2012 76,931 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front wing mirror insecure

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2012 76,931 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front wing mirror insecure

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Aug 2011 74,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Aug 2011 74,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 72,396 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2009 68,996 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight cut to n/s/f tyre inner wall

Fail 22 Aug 2009 68,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight cut to n/s/f tyre inner wall

Pass 16 Aug 2008 64,034 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 104,471 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 54,322 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 416?

Based on 648,418 MOT tests across 110,608 vehicles.

66.0%
Pass Rate
4,721
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
110,608
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,498
Brake pipe excessively corroded 33,994
constant velocity joint gaiter split 28,072
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 27,904
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 22,669
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R309 CNM is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Rover 416 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 73,143 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 416 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,498 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R309 CNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 416 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 416 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R309 CNM registered?

R309 CNM is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 March 1998.

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