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R266 DWS

1997 Rover 400

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,911 mi
Last recorded113,911 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 40077,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 DWS
MakeRover
Model400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 113,911 miles

slight bind n/s/r brake

Pass 26 Jan 2012 112,607 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 111,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2010 109,782 miles

Coolant leak

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 107,967 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 102,933 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 102,933 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 97,980 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 97,978 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

How Reliable is the Rover 400?

Based on 1,554 MOT tests across 281 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
5,605
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
281
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
Brake pipe excessively corroded 107
constant velocity joint gaiter split 84
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 72
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image 68
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R266 DWS is a 1997 Rover 400 in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1997 Rover 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 77,959 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 400 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R266 DWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 400 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R266 DWS registered?

R266 DWS is a 1997 Rover 400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R266 DWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R266 DWS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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