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S268 CCG

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,132 mi
Last recorded102,132 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS268 CCG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 102,132 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 102,131 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed perished (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 98,949 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 98,948 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s & n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 95,220 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 90,314 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 86,491 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 82,758 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 78,322 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 78,322 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 4 Dec 2009 72,999 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 72,998 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 66,534 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 59,757 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 59,757 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 52,873 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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S268 CCG is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S268 CCG, 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 S268 CCG registered?

S268 CCG is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S268 CCG safe to buy?

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