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S703 CMV

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,348 mi
Last recorded86,348 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS703 CMV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2016 86,348 miles

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Jun 2016 86,348 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake pipe corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 9 Jun 2015 83,579 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 79,104 miles

Coolant leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2013 77,215 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 77,117 miles

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Lambda readings close to limit

Fail 8 Jun 2012 67,577 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coolant system leaking from coolant header tank

o/s/f cv gaiter cracking but not split

Pass 8 Jun 2012 67,577 miles

coolant system leaking from coolant header tank

o/s/f cv gaiter cracking but not split

Pass 16 Jun 2011 62,820 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 60,592 miles

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Jun 2009 57,869 miles

blow on exhaust

Pass 30 Jun 2008 55,501 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 52,790 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 49,237 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 49,198 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2005 45,280 miles

nearside lower ball joint boot damaged

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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S703 CMV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 S703 CMV, 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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S703 CMV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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