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L279 FJW

1994 Rover 800

Red Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,811 mi
Last recorded159,811 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover 800103,308 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL279 FJW
MakeRover
Model800
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2006 159,811 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 159,811 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 159,230 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2005 159,228 miles

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

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

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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L279 FJW is a 1994 Rover 800 in Red with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1994 Rover 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 103,308 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 L279 FJW, 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 32 years old, this Rover 800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L279 FJW registered?

L279 FJW is a 1994 Rover 800, first registered on 11 May 1994.

Is L279 FJW safe to buy?

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