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S353 CBN

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,641 mi
Last recorded75,641 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS353 CBN
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 75,641 miles

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

n/s/f door handle lose but opperating prs

Fail 16 Apr 2012 75,641 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f door handle lose but opperating prs

Pass 5 Apr 2011 71,468 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 71,468 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 67,299 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,299 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 63,215 miles

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

plastic sill covers fitted unable to check properly

Fail 8 Apr 2009 63,215 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

plastic sill covers fitted unable to check properly

Fail 8 Apr 2008 59,173 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 59,173 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 55,677 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

advise unable to check outer sills skirts fitted.

Pass 10 Apr 2006 52,532 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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S353 CBN is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S353 CBN, 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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S353 CBN is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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