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S647 FTA

1996 Rover 400

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,277 mi
Last recorded52,277 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover 40069,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS647 FTA
MakeRover
Model400
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2006 52,277 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 38,427 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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S647 FTA is a 1996 Rover 400 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Rover 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 69,858 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 S647 FTA, 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 30 years old, this Rover 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S647 FTA registered?

S647 FTA is a 1996 Rover 400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is S647 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S647 FTA shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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