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M259 UMK

1995 Rover 800

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,469 mi
Last recorded14,469 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 800104,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM259 UMK
MakeRover
Model800
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 14,469 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 May 2006 144,650 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 144,650 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bolth frount outter cv boots perrished

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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M259 UMK is a 1995 Rover 800 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1995 Rover 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 104,664 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 M259 UMK, 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 31 years old, this Rover 800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M259 UMK registered?

M259 UMK is a 1995 Rover 800, first registered on 10 January 1995.

Is M259 UMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for M259 UMK 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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