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S608 CPT

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,341 mi
Last recorded27,341 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS608 CPT
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 27,341 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near-side front inner door lever insecure still operational

Fail 5 Feb 2013 27,341 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

near-side front inner door lever insecure still operational

Pass 29 Oct 2011 20,886 miles

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

slight corrosion nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 11 Jun 2010 18,016 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,475 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 16,613 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2008 16,598 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 15,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 13,316 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 11,781 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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S608 CPT is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S608 CPT, 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 S608 CPT registered?

S608 CPT is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S608 CPT safe to buy?

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