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S662 CWS

1998 Rover 416

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,513 mi
Last recorded124,513 miles
Recorded on25 May 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS662 CWS
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2022 124,513 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2022 124,513 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 121,205 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Jun 2021 121,203 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2020 114,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 May 2019 108,994 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 102,017 miles

front brake pads worn low

nearside and offside front link bar bushes split and perished

nearside and offside rear trailing arms front bushes perished and split

nearside front shocker slight leak

nearside rear lights faulty

offside front indicator lens broken

Fail 13 Jun 2018 101,843 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front brake pads worn low

nearside and offside front link bar bushes split and perished

nearside and offside rear trailing arms front bushes perished and split

nearside front shocker slight leak

nearside rear lights faulty

offside front indicator lens broken

Pass 8 Jun 2017 95,058 miles

Nearside wiper blade

Offside front & Nearside rear tyres inner edges worn

Offside front indicator lens broke

Pass 17 Jun 2016 88,331 miles

nearside and offside rear lights slight electrical fault

nearside front outer cv boot perished

nearside rear link bar bushes worn

offside front indicator lens broken

offside rear trailing arm bushes split

Pass 9 Jun 2015 81,859 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes perished

Fail 8 Jun 2015 81,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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 Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

n/s and o/s rear trailing arm bushes perished

Pass 23 Jun 2014 76,245 miles

Nearside & offside outer cv boots perished

Nearside & offside rear trailing arm bushes perished

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 22 Jun 2013 69,648 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

O/S Front indicator lens slightly damaged

Slight front brake imbalance

Pass 12 Jul 2012 65,443 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 64,174 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 62,739 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear lens cracked

offside front indicator lens broken

offside rear tyre sidewall perished and inner edge worn

play in rack

Fail 6 Apr 2010 62,731 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear lens cracked

offside front indicator lens broken

offside rear tyre sidewall perished and inner edge worn

play in rack

Pass 9 Apr 2009 59,667 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 4 Apr 2009 59,606 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Apr 2008 55,396 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cut in tread

Pass 26 Mar 2007 51,761 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 47,639 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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S662 CWS is a 1998 Rover 416 in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S662 CWS, 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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S662 CWS is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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