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S434 CJK

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

92,661 mi
Last recorded92,661 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS434 CJK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 92,661 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

tyre size different front to rear

Fail 4 Jan 2017 92,652 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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 Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

tyre size different front to rear

Pass 9 Mar 2015 88,178 miles

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

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

Oil leak

chassis corrosion/sill covers fitted not allowing inspection

Fail 9 Mar 2015 88,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

chassis corrosion/sill covers fitted not allowing inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2014 83,620 miles

underbody slightly corroded

water pump leaking

Fail 15 Mar 2014 83,620 miles

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

underbody slightly corroded

water pump leaking

Pass 14 Mar 2013 77,822 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Radiator deteriorated

Sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2013 77,822 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Radiator deteriorated

Sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2012 69,276 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Radiator deteriorated

Fail 15 Mar 2012 69,275 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Radiator deteriorated

Pass 14 Mar 2011 60,406 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 60,383 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 56,236 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

foot brake feels soft when engine is running

front wiper blades slightly smeary.

nearside rear tyre on 2-3mm tread depth.

slight oil leak.

whinning noise coming from engine.

Fail 7 Mar 2010 56,228 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

front wiper blades slightly smeary.

nearside rear brake slightly binding.

nearside rear tyre on 2-3mm tread depth.

slight oil leak.

whinning noise coming from engine.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 51,272 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 50,262 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 50,262 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 49,235 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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)

niose from cambelt area

Pass 27 Apr 2006 48,372 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 48,368 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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S434 CJK is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S434 CJK, 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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S434 CJK is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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