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S697 CDL

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

122,067 mi
Last recorded122,067 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS697 CDL
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2016 122,067 miles

both headlight patterns are vague

front floors are corroded

fuel filler neck is corroded

o/s front to rear brake pipe is slightly corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 115,143 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f floor is corroded

o/s/f tyre is close to limit & perished

o/s/r tyre is close to the limit & is heavily perished

Fail 1 Jun 2015 115,142 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/f floor is corroded

o/s/f tyre is close to limit & perished

o/s/r tyre is close to the limit & is heavily perished

Pass 9 Jun 2014 108,417 miles

both rear trailing arm bushes are starting to brake away

o/s/f floor is corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 101,075 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 101,074 miles

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 93,619 miles

roof line at rear by tailgate hinges is corroded

Fail 25 May 2012 93,615 miles

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

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

roof line at rear by tailgate hinges is corroded

Pass 20 May 2011 84,251 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 20 May 2011 84,250 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 75,983 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 70,575 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 65,581 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 59,792 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 59,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 53,070 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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S697 CDL is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S697 CDL, 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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S697 CDL is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S697 CDL safe to buy?

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