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S512 CMV

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,682 mi
Last recorded119,682 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS512 CMV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 119,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 119,682 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floorings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 116,456 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills in car inner & outer sills & floorings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 116,456 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sills in car inner & outer sills & floorings (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 113,438 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill in car (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2018 113,438 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill in car (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear radius arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill in car (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 109,484 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 104,182 miles

Offside Front cuts to tyre outer wall

Front wear & corrosion to brake disc's

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust section deteriorating

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 99,748 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside front washer part blocked

Pass 25 Jun 2014 95,209 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

cuts to offside front tyre wall

offside front washer part blocked - windscreen chipped

Fail 25 Jun 2014 95,195 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

cuts to offside front tyre wall

offside front washer part blocked - windscreen chipped

Pass 24 Jun 2013 89,301 miles

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

Rear bumper insecure

cut to nearside front tyre wall

nearside front washer part blocked

windscreen chipped

Fail 24 Jun 2013 89,299 miles

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

cut to nearside front tyre wall

nearside front washer part blocked

windscreen chipped

Pass 25 Jun 2012 85,918 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 85,918 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 22 Jun 2011 80,353 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 80,353 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 75,292 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 75,292 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 71,013 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 71,011 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2008 65,967 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 61,511 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 56,190 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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S512 CMV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S512 CMV, 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 S512 CMV registered?

S512 CMV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S512 CMV safe to buy?

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