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S262 EOK

1998 Rover 400

Silver Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,153 mi
Last recorded63,153 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 40076,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 EOK
MakeRover
Model400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2007 63,153 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 63,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 57,589 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge, handbrake long travel.

Fail 14 Dec 2005 57,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge, handbrake long travel.

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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S262 EOK is a 1998 Rover 400 in Silver with a 1,589cc 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 S262 EOK, 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 S262 EOK registered?

S262 EOK is a 1998 Rover 400, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S262 EOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S262 EOK 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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