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S178 CUG

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,319 mi
Last recorded92,319 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 CUG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 92,319 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 92,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 88,451 miles

slight oil leak from engine.

Fail 13 Mar 2010 88,451 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight oil leak from engine.

Pass 10 Mar 2009 85,581 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 85,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2008 80,977 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 77,377 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 73,317 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 73,317 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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S178 CUG is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S178 CUG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S178 CUG registered?

S178 CUG is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S178 CUG safe to buy?

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