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S717 CNM

1998 Rover 416

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

82,466 mi
Last recorded82,466 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS717 CNM
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 82,466 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2015 80,404 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 79,713 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 79,713 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 77,071 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 77,071 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 73,376 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 71,310 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 69,926 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)

front and rear number plates cracked

Fail 6 Oct 2010 69,926 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.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)

front and rear number plates cracked

Fail 2 Oct 2009 68,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear indicators and offside front side repeater becoming white

both rear trailing arm bush's slight spliting

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2009 68,749 miles

both rear indicators and offside front side repeater becoming white

both rear trailing arm bush's slight spliting

front number plate cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2008 67,092 miles

both rear trailing arm bush's slight spliting

front and rear number plates cracked

Fail 19 Sep 2008 67,092 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear trailing arm bush's slight spliting

front and rear number plates cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2007 65,154 miles

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

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

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

front and rear number plates small cracked

Fail 15 Oct 2007 65,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front and rear number plates small cracked

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 64,956 miles

n/s/r foot brake reading cloise to limits

number plates close to limits

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2006 62,391 miles

Cracks in front and rear number plates

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front bumper edge close to limits N/S/F

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

O/S/F tyre wear edges close to limits

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

Splits in power steering belt

Pass 22 Sep 2005 58,787 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 58,787 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cracks in n/s and o/s number plates

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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S717 CNM is a 1998 Rover 416 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S717 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.

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What year was S717 CNM registered?

S717 CNM is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S717 CNM safe to buy?

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