MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Rover 416?
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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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