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S718 CMV

1998 Rover 416

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

135,141 mi
Last recorded135,141 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS718 CMV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 135,141 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

​​Body component (offside rear wheel arch ) corroded but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Fail 6 Dec 2024 135,139 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Body component corroded and likely to cause injury sill door entrance (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box joint (6.1.2 (a))

​​Body component (offside rear wheel arch ) corroded but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Pass 28 Nov 2023 114,559 miles

Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH SIDE REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Nov 2023 114,559 miles

Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive BOTH SIDE (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both replaced PRS (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear BOTH SIDE REAR WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2023 114,550 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2022 106,539 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 105,155 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 104,412 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 103,427 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 101,687 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 101,678 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 99,900 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 98,394 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 96,865 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 94,389 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 91,236 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 87,617 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 83,643 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 80,099 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 80,094 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 77,073 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 77,063 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 73,238 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 73,238 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 63,829 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 61,085 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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S718 CMV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Silver with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 S718 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 S718 CMV registered?

S718 CMV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 10 September 1998.

Is S718 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S718 CMV shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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