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S298 CVK

1998 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,093 mi
Last recorded70,093 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS298 CVK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2010 70,093 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 70,093 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 63,914 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 63,872 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

handbrake lever has very little reserve travel.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 60,273 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 57,236 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 52,157 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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S298 CVK is a 1998 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S298 CVK, 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 S298 CVK registered?

S298 CVK is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S298 CVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S298 CVK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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