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R673 LUD

1997 Rover 400

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,933 mi
Last recorded73,933 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 40077,959 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 LUD
MakeRover
Model400
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 73,933 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 73,874 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 61,921 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R673 LUD is a 1997 Rover 400 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R673 LUD, 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

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What year was R673 LUD registered?

R673 LUD is a 1997 Rover 400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R673 LUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R673 LUD shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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