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S204 UEG

1998 Rover 400

Green Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,603 mi
Last recorded131,603 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 40076,662 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS204 UEG
MakeRover
Model400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2013 131,603 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 128,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 125,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 123,055 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 120,513 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 117,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 106,990 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 106,987 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion o/s/f floor area

front screen marked at edge of swept area

movement in o/s/r beam axle taverse arm

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

o/s/f gaiter about to split badly peridhed

wipers poor on screen

Pass 14 Aug 2006 95,879 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 95,879 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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S204 UEG is a 1998 Rover 400 in Green with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 S204 UEG, 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

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What year was S204 UEG registered?

S204 UEG is a 1998 Rover 400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S204 UEG safe to buy?

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