MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
58,929 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s front indicator pale
n/s rear trailing arm bush slight splitting
n/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge-nearing limits in places
o/s and n/s rear shockers slightly damp
o/s rear main and o/s front brake pipes developing corrosion
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake balance slightly uneven/discs corroded on edges
n/s front indicator pale
n/s front tyre worn low on inner edge
n/s rear tyre wearing low on outer edge/walls perishing
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front brake balance slightly uneven/discs corroded on edges
n/s front indicator pale
n/s front tyre worn low on inner edge
n/s rear tyre wearing low on outer edge/walls perishing
exhaust front section corroded/weak in places
rear indicators pale
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 400?
Based on 1,554 MOT tests across 281 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S298 XAT is a 1998 Rover 400 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 S298 XAT, 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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How do I check the history of S298 XAT?
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What year was S298 XAT registered?
S298 XAT is a 1998 Rover 400, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is S298 XAT safe to buy?
The MOT history for S298 XAT shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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