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S273 CDL

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,869 mi
Last recorded75,869 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS273 CDL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 75,869 miles

nsf wheel steel

Pass 26 Jul 2011 70,423 miles

Offside door mirror cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside rear door sill starting to corrode and lower lip damaged

Oil leak

Radiator in poor condition

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Slight screen damage

Pass 27 Jul 2010 69,059 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge and closr to limit

Ofside door mirror glass cracked

Oil leak

Radiator poor condition

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight windscreen damage zone B

Pass 28 Jul 2009 67,203 miles

Clutch release bearing noisy.

O/s door mirror cracked.

O/s/f tyre inner edge on limits.

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 67,203 miles

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

Clutch release bearing noisy.

O/s door mirror cracked.

O/s/f tyre inner edge on limits.

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 63,435 miles

O/s door mirror cracked.

Screen chipped.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 58,499 miles

Flexi pipe and centre section starting to corrode

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside front wing slightly damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2006 53,415 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

General oil leaks

N/s/r tyre wearing on the inner edge

Rattlr from cam belt area

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

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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S273 CDL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S273 CDL, 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 S273 CDL registered?

S273 CDL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S273 CDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S273 CDL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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