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S417 CCE

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,315 mi
Last recorded148,315 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS417 CCE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 148,315 miles

Front floors corroding

Front tyres wearing uneven

Sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Sep 2013 148,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front tyres wearing uneven

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

O/S/F+N/S/F FLOORS CORRODING

Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2012 141,382 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 141,342 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 130,642 miles

corrosion nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 1 Sep 2011 130,642 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 28 Aug 2010 126,322 miles

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 122,948 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 119,744 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 117,237 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 117,237 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 114,771 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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S417 CCE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S417 CCE, 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 S417 CCE registered?

S417 CCE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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