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S728 CMV

1998 Rover 416

Red Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,369 mi
Last recorded78,369 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 41673,143 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS728 CMV
MakeRover
Model416
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2014 78,369 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2013 74,854 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 71,479 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 68,831 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 66,120 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 66,120 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2009 63,872 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 62,877 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 59,028 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 54,215 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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S728 CMV is a 1998 Rover 416 in Red with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S728 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 S728 CMV registered?

S728 CMV is a 1998 Rover 416, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S728 CMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S728 CMV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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