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S458 CWV

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,001 mi
Last recorded113,001 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS458 CWV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 113,001 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 108,106 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 102,514 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 97,115 miles

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

advise both rear center arm bushes

Fail 4 Jul 2007 97,115 miles

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

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

advise both rear center arm bushes

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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S458 CWV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S458 CWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S458 CWV?

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What year was S458 CWV registered?

S458 CWV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 26 September 1998.

Is S458 CWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S458 CWV shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S458 CWV have outstanding finance?

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