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S499 AWL

1998 Rover 400

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,884 mi
Last recorded57,884 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 40076,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS499 AWL
MakeRover
Model400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2006 57,884 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 57,884 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 53,366 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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S499 AWL is a 1998 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 1998 Rover 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.0% with a typical mileage of 76,662 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 S499 AWL, 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 28 years old, this Rover 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S499 AWL registered?

S499 AWL is a 1998 Rover 400, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S499 AWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S499 AWL 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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