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S343 CDL

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,334 mi
Last recorded113,334 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS343 CDL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 113,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 108,242 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 102,535 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 102,535 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 96,557 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 89,632 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 12 Dec 2011 89,632 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Dec 2010 82,340 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 75,705 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 71,525 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 66,465 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 60,754 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 55,644 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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S343 CDL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S343 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 S343 CDL registered?

S343 CDL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S343 CDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S343 CDL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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