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J899 NLP

1992 Rover 800

Black Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,990 mi
Last recorded132,990 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 1992 Rover 800109,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ899 NLP
MakeRover
Model800
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 132,990 miles

near side front tyre badly perishing and close to legal limits

off side and near side sill panels rusting throgh at front and rusting at rear

service and parking brake efficiency just adequate

vehicle appears to have been standing for a long period and several suspension and brake components rusting

Pass 4 Oct 2006 132,928 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 132,925 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

battery insecure

corroson to nearside sill at front and nearside wheelarch

parking brake lever travel high

underside of vehicle very dirty

How Reliable is the Rover 800?

Based on 5,495 MOT tests across 1,016 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
3,757
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
1,016
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 541
constant velocity joint gaiter split 274
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 273
Brake pipe excessively corroded 243
parking brake recording little or no effort 209
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J899 NLP is a 1992 Rover 800 in Black with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Rover 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 109,798 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Rover 800 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 541 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J899 NLP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 800 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 34 years old, this Rover 800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J899 NLP registered?

J899 NLP is a 1992 Rover 800, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J899 NLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J899 NLP 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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