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S536 CDE

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,664 mi
Last recorded63,664 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS536 CDE
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 63,664 miles

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

Offside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 62,293 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 59,606 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2017 59,606 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 57,115 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 55,012 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 51,992 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 51,989 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 48,808 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2013 48,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 47,092 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 43,426 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 43,425 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 39,588 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 39,588 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 36,927 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/front tyre starting to perish along treads

uneven wear in n/s/rear tyre tread

Pass 17 Mar 2009 36,927 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/front tyre starting to perish along treads

uneven wear in n/s/rear tyre tread

Pass 18 Mar 2008 33,362 miles

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

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 14 Mar 2007 31,487 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 30,678 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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S536 CDE is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S536 CDE, 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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S536 CDE is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 14 December 1998.

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