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S704 CMV

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,487 mi
Last recorded50,487 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS704 CMV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2007 50,487 miles

all over panel damage

emissions erratic

nearside door mirror casing insicure requires attention

nearside rear light unit sticks out were rear quarter damaged

nearside rear trailing arm bush detiorated

Fail 15 Dec 2007 50,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Nearside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all over panel damage

nearside door mirror casing insicure requires attention

offside rear trailing arm bush detiorated

steel wheel fitted to nearside front all other 3x alloy wheels

Pass 18 Aug 2006 46,072 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2006 46,072 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

adv 15 % imbalance on front brakes

adv both outer driveshaft gaiters starting to crack

adv engine noisey and rattles on fast idle

adv offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

adv reverse lights not working

adv water stains down back of block near thermostat housing

Pass 23 Aug 2005 41,138 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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S704 CMV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S704 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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What year was S704 CMV registered?

S704 CMV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S704 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S704 CMV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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