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T276 EFJ

1996 Rover 400

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,906 mi
Last recorded74,906 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 40069,858 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT276 EFJ
MakeRover
Model400
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2007 74,906 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 74,906 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 74,140 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 61,125 miles

offside front outer c.v. boot cracking

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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T276 EFJ is a 1996 Rover 400 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Rover 400 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.5% with a typical mileage of 69,858 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 T276 EFJ, 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 30 years old, this Rover 400 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T276 EFJ registered?

T276 EFJ is a 1996 Rover 400, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is T276 EFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T276 EFJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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