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R634 TJR

1998 Rover 400

Silver Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,839 mi
Last recorded82,839 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 40076,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 TJR
MakeRover
Model400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2008 82,839 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 82,837 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 82,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2007 78,433 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 70,858 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 70,858 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 70,858 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R634 TJR is a 1998 Rover 400 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R634 TJR, 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 R634 TJR registered?

R634 TJR is a 1998 Rover 400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R634 TJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R634 TJR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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