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S505 NOD

1999 Rover 400

Green Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

79,719 mi
Last recorded79,719 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 40067,618 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS505 NOD
MakeRover
Model400
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2010 79,719 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 73,834 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Oct 2009 73,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 84,804 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 84,804 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 70,036 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 70,036 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 65,217 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 65,217 miles

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

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

Service 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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S505 NOD is a 1999 Rover 400 in Green with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1999 Rover 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 67,618 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 S505 NOD, 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 27 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 S505 NOD registered?

S505 NOD is a 1999 Rover 400, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S505 NOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S505 NOD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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