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R792 OGF

1997 Rover 400

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,559 mi
Last recorded133,559 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 40077,959 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR792 OGF
MakeRover
Model400
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2009 133,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 133,559 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 132,633 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 124,138 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 103,282 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 100,856 miles

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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R792 OGF is a 1997 Rover 400 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R792 OGF, 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 R792 OGF registered?

R792 OGF is a 1997 Rover 400, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R792 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R792 OGF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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