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S363 LRX

1998 Rover 400

Green Petrol 1589cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,201 mi
Last recorded70,201 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 40076,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS363 LRX
MakeRover
Model400
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,589cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2008 70,201 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 65,464 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 65,464 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 63,649 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 63,649 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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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S363 LRX is a 1998 Rover 400 in Green with a 1,589cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S363 LRX, 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

How do I check the history of S363 LRX?

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What year was S363 LRX registered?

S363 LRX is a 1998 Rover 400, first registered on 5 November 1998.

Is S363 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S363 LRX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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