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R367 SCF

1997 Rover 400

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

45,539 mi
Last recorded45,539 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 40077,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR367 SCF
MakeRover
Model400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2007 45,539 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 45,532 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 43,629 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 40,067 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 40,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

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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R367 SCF is a 1997 Rover 400 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R367 SCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R367 SCF?

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What year was R367 SCF registered?

R367 SCF is a 1997 Rover 400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R367 SCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R367 SCF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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