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S421 CBW

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

140,407 mi
Last recorded140,407 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS421 CBW
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 140,407 miles

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

all underside and components corroded

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

fuel tank neck pipes corroded

n/s/f door mirror has been repaired with tape but secure

radiator in poor condition

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

Fail 25 Jul 2014 140,406 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all underside and components corroded

both rear outer sills slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine oil and coolant levels low

fuel tank neck pipes corroded

n/s/f door mirror has been repaired with tape but secure

radiator in poor condition

unable to fully inspect sills due to plastic covers

Pass 29 Jul 2013 128,927 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both inner and outer sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

fuel neck pipe corroded

radiator deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2013 128,927 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

both inner and outer sills corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded

engine oil level low

fuel neck pipe corroded

radiator deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2012 115,709 miles

front exhaust flexi pipe corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

all underside has slight corrosion

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2012 115,709 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

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

all underside has slight corrosion

both rear wheel arches corroded

front exhaust flexi pipe corroded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 105,518 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 105,518 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 93,875 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front outer cv boots badly perished

both rear axle trailing bushes badly perished but not resulting in excessive movement

both rear wheel arches corroded

centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/f brake has slight bind and pads lower than n/s/f

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and side wall slightly perished

various parts of underside of car slightly corroded

Fail 15 Jul 2010 93,875 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front outer cv boots badly perished

both rear axle trailing bushes badly perished but not resulting in excessive movement

both rear wheel arches corroded

centre and rear exhaust slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn on inner edge

o/s/f brake has slight bind and pads lower than n/s/f

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge and side wall slightly perished

various parts of underside of car slightly corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2009 81,026 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 76,128 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 70,380 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 70,380 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Apr 2006 63,961 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Semaphore indicator arm arm does not show an amber light to the rear (1.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 63,961 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
Full Rover 416 reliability report

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S421 CBW is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S421 CBW, 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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S421 CBW is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S421 CBW shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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