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ROVER 4001999 · 1.6L PETROL

T813 LBL

Vehicle Insight Summary

1999 ROVER 400 — PETROL, 1589cc. This vehicle has 61,653 miles on record. MOT status: no valid MOT. Tax: not taxed. Review the complete history and specs.

MOT
Expired
Expires 03/10/2010
Tax
Untaxed
Expires 22/02/2010
Fuel
PETROL
Year
1999
Engine
1589cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT record for this vehicle is from October 2009. This means there is no evidence of the car's roadworthiness or maintenance for over 16 years. The mileage is very low for a 27-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,283 miles per year. While this suggests light use, such low mileage often indicates the car has spent long periods standing. This is a significant risk as inactivity can lead to seized brakes, perished rubber seals, and degraded fluids. A recurring mechanical pattern exists regarding the braking system. The history shows persistent issues with brake binding and imbalanced brake application across the axles between 2007 and 2009. Other recorded defects include surface cracks on the front outer CV boots and tyres that had fallen below the legal tread limit. These issues, combined with the brake binding, are consistent with a vehicle that is not being driven regularly. Because the data ends in 2009, it is impossible to determine if the vehicle's condition is currently improving or worsening.

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50
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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
! Older vehicle
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Full MOT History

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The most recent MOT record for this vehicle is from October 2009. This means there is no evidence of the car's roadworthiness or maintenance for over 16 years. The mileage is very low for a 27-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,283 miles per year. While this suggests light use, such low mileage often indicates the car has spent long periods standing. This is a significant risk as inactivity can lead to seized brakes, perished rubber seals, and degraded fluids. A recurring mechanical pattern exists regarding the braking system. The history shows persistent issues with brake binding and imbalanced brake application across the axles between 2007 and 2009. Other recorded defects include surface cracks on the front outer CV boots and tyres that had fallen below the legal tread limit. These issues, combined with the brake binding, are consistent with a vehicle that is not being driven regularly. Because the data ends in 2009, it is impossible to determine if the vehicle's condition is currently improving or worsening.

AI insights are experimental and can be incorrect. All claims should be manually verified.

AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Our records for this Rover 400 (T813 LBL) from 1999 show a total of 5 MOT tests between August 2007 and October 2009.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. While not perfect, the history shows a relatively typical pattern of MOT passes and fails.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There is 1 advisory notice in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 4 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)”; “Nearside Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”.

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