MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,262 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Rover 800?
Based on 5,495 MOT tests across 1,016 vehicles.
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K257 BRW is a 1993 Rover 800 in Red with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1993 Rover 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 103,458 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 K257 BRW, 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 33 years old, this Rover 800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was K257 BRW registered?
K257 BRW is a 1993 Rover 800, first registered on 18 January 1993.
Is K257 BRW safe to buy?
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