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L304 SGP

1993 Rover 800

Gold Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

74,588 mi
Last recorded74,588 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 Rover 800103,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL304 SGP
MakeRover
Model800
Year1993
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 74,588 miles

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

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

leak from n/s/f steering rack boot area but not excessive

slight judder in o/s/f brake

Fail 22 Jun 2012 74,588 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

leak from n/s/f steering rack boot area but not excessive

slight judder in o/s/f brake

Pass 30 Jun 2011 69,985 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 69,918 miles

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

slight play n/s rack arm

Pass 11 Jun 2010 64,372 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play in rack n/s

Fail 10 Jun 2010 64,357 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play n/s rack arm

Pass 23 Jun 2009 59,342 miles

Major oil leak.

Brake pedal anti slip device worn on lower corner.

Chip in windscreen.

Both outer constant velocity joint boots badly deteriorating.

Nearside front and both rear shock absorbers slightly damp.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

S.R.S. light staying on.

Slight free play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Slight play in nearside steering arm.

Fail 23 Jun 2009 59,342 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both outer constant velocity joint boots badly deteriorating.

Brake pedal anti slip device worn on lower corner.

Chip in windscreen.

Major oil leak.

Nearside front and both rear shock absorbers slightly damp.

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside front tyre worn on edges.

S.R.S. light staying on.

Slight free play in nearside front wheel bearing.

Slight play in nearside steering arm.

Pass 16 Jun 2008 54,908 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 16 Jun 2008 54,908 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 21 Jun 2007 50,512 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 50,512 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

offside rear brake has slight distortion

Pass 23 Jun 2006 44,930 miles

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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L304 SGP is a 1993 Rover 800 in Gold with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 L304 SGP, 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 L304 SGP registered?

L304 SGP is a 1993 Rover 800, first registered on 15 September 1993.

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