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S534 MBL

1998 Rover 400

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,148 mi
Last recorded106,148 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 40076,662 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS534 MBL
MakeRover
Model400
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2006 106,148 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 106,123 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

wall cracking o/s/r tyre n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge slight blow centre section

Pass 22 Dec 2005 97,589 miles

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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S534 MBL is a 1998 Rover 400 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S534 MBL, 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 S534 MBL registered?

S534 MBL is a 1998 Rover 400, first registered on 21 September 1998.

Is S534 MBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S534 MBL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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