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S533 DCB

1998 Rover 400

Blue Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,625 mi
Last recorded80,625 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 40076,662 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS533 DCB
MakeRover
Model400
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2015 80,625 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 79,085 miles

front wipers worn

Fail 22 Aug 2014 79,083 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front wipers worn

Pass 28 Aug 2013 76,787 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 76,786 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

engine undershield support missing

Pass 15 Aug 2012 74,728 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill guards fitted at time of test

Pass 1 Sep 2011 72,625 miles

o/s rear brake binding slightly

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2011 72,623 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 20 Aug 2010 70,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 67,981 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 65,909 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 63,753 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 63,753 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 58,608 miles

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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S533 DCB is a 1998 Rover 400 in Blue with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S533 DCB, 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 S533 DCB registered?

S533 DCB is a 1998 Rover 400, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S533 DCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S533 DCB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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