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K170 DWG

1992 Rover 800

Red Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

144,249 mi
Last recorded144,249 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 Rover 800109,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK170 DWG
MakeRover
Model800
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2024 144,249 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength By mounting area holed by corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength End of sill and Tie rod mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel very tight to turn

All brakes fluctuating

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Corrosion on inner wheel arch area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel tight to turn

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Split on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 144,240 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2016 142,421 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 27 Apr 2015 137,431 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 136,015 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn to 2mm on outer edge

Pass 16 Jul 2013 134,595 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear outer sill corroded near seat belt mounting

offside outer sill corroded near front seat mounting

Pass 17 Jul 2012 132,199 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2011 128,638 miles

all tyres getting low on tread and close to legal limit, especially n/s/r. both front tyres wearing on inner edges, especially o/s/f.

front brake imbalance right on limit.

general corrosion to underside of body and also to running gear/suspension components.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 125,566 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 121,931 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 118,379 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to nearside and offside outer sills

Pass 5 Jul 2007 114,777 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 110,114 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 110,114 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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K170 DWG is a 1992 Rover 800 in Red with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K170 DWG, 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.

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K170 DWG is a 1992 Rover 800, first registered on 10 August 1992.

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