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P274 LEW

1997 Rover 400

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,721 mi
Last recorded88,721 miles
Recorded on20 May 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 40077,959 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP274 LEW
MakeRover
Model400
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 20 May 2006 88,721 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 May 2006 88,721 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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P274 LEW is a 1997 Rover 400 in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P274 LEW, 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 P274 LEW?

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What year was P274 LEW registered?

P274 LEW is a 1997 Rover 400, first registered on 22 January 1997.

Is P274 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P274 LEW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P274 LEW have outstanding finance?

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