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S435 CVL

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,377 mi
Last recorded85,377 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS435 CVL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2009 85,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 85,377 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 83,788 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 75,731 miles

Brake effort low on service brake

N/s/f tyre right on legal limit margnakl pass

O/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rust on metal brake pipes

Pass 16 Apr 2008 75,731 miles

Brake effort low on service brake

N/s/f tyre right on legal limit margnakl pass

O/s/f tyre close to legal limit

Rust on metal brake pipes

Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,970 miles

all metal brake pipes fairly badly corroded

both r/suspension trailing arm bushes deteriated

f/brake discs deteriated

slight play in steering rack

various minor chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Feb 2007 59,366 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

all metal brake pipes fairly badly corroded

f/brake discs deteriated

various minor chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Mar 2006 50,621 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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S435 CVL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S435 CVL, 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 S435 CVL registered?

S435 CVL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S435 CVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S435 CVL shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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