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S502 CCG

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

82,417 mi
Last recorded82,417 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS502 CCG
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2017 82,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill/inner wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer door sill/inner wing (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Outer door sill covers fitted

all 4 tyres worn on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2016 67,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 67,883 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 51,112 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 42,311 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 34,300 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 33,786 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 31,729 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,352 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 29,352 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 29,352 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 27,082 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 24,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,834 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 22,428 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 22,428 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2007 22,428 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 20,249 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 17,707 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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S502 CCG is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S502 CCG, 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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S502 CCG is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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