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R529 HBH

1998 Rover 400

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,340 mi
Last recorded90,340 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2005
Typical for 1998 Rover 40076,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 HBH
MakeRover
Model400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2005 90,340 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 90,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

1. o/s/f seat belt webbing slightly damaged but not effecting condition or operation. †2.both front indicators could emmit more amber light. †3.both n/s/f and n/s/r tyres close to legal limit of 1.6mm. †

4.o/s/r metal brake to flexi hose in stages of corrosion. †5.n/s/f inner edge of road wheel slightly distorted. †6.o/s/r inner edge of road wheel slightly distorted.

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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R529 HBH is a 1998 Rover 400 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R529 HBH, 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 R529 HBH registered?

R529 HBH is a 1998 Rover 400, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R529 HBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R529 HBH 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.

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