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S256 GPN

1998 Rover 400

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,593 mi
Last recorded108,593 miles
Recorded on12 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 40076,662 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS256 GPN
MakeRover
Model400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2007 108,593 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 108,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 99,390 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 99,390 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S256 GPN is a 1998 Rover 400 in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S256 GPN, 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 S256 GPN registered?

S256 GPN is a 1998 Rover 400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S256 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S256 GPN shows 4 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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