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S715 CNM

1998 Rover 416

Blue Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,281 mi
Last recorded176,281 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS715 CNM
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 176,281 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 159,650 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 137,590 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 137,590 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 125,571 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 110,662 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 91,833 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 73,561 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 73,559 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 59,195 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 36,237 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 53,121 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 50,206 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 46,596 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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S715 CNM is a 1998 Rover 416 in Blue with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S715 CNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S715 CNM registered?

S715 CNM is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S715 CNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S715 CNM shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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