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V746 ELF

1999 Rover 400

Red Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,265 mi
Last recorded173,265 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 40067,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV746 ELF
MakeRover
Model400
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 173,265 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 162,707 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 150,611 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 150,611 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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V746 ELF is a 1999 Rover 400 in Red with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 V746 ELF, 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 V746 ELF registered?

V746 ELF is a 1999 Rover 400, first registered on 21 September 1999.

Is V746 ELF safe to buy?

The MOT history for V746 ELF 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.

Does V746 ELF have outstanding finance?

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