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R353 LCE

1998 Rover 400

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,176 mi
Last recorded109,176 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 40076,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 LCE
MakeRover
Model400
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2007 109,176 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 109,176 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 98,995 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 98,694 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Dec 2005 85,701 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 85,701 miles

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

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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R353 LCE is a 1998 Rover 400 in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R353 LCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R353 LCE?

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What year was R353 LCE registered?

R353 LCE is a 1998 Rover 400, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R353 LCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R353 LCE shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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