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S639 CDK

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,891 mi
Last recorded45,891 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS639 CDK
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Dec 2015 45,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre distorted tread and below limit in area (4.1.E.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front door step/outer sill area holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear door step/outer sill holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill end to wheel arch holed and corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front floor section (2.4.A.3)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside outer sill front section/door step slight corrosion (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside rear outer sill/door step holed and corroded (5.2.6)

nearside and offside outer sill covers fitted can not check condition of lower sill sections

Pass 14 Jan 2015 44,487 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 42,885 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2013 42,885 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)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 42,240 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 41,700 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 40,304 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 39,186 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 37,607 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2008 36,000 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 36,000 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 34,268 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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S639 CDK is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S639 CDK, 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 S639 CDK registered?

S639 CDK is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S639 CDK safe to buy?

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