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M601 KFJ

1995 Rover 800

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,404 mi
Last recorded110,404 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2012
Typical for 1995 Rover 800104,664 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM601 KFJ
MakeRover
Model800
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2012 110,404 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Coolant leak

Handbrake lever insecure.

Oil leak

SRS light on permanently.

Pass 28 Mar 2011 105,762 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 99,929 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fuel cap seat & fuel filler pipes N/S/R are badly corroded on outer surfaces - NOT LEAKING AT THE TIME OF TEST.

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 92,710 miles

Front brakes only just met the required imbalance requirements. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Fail 14 Mar 2009 92,570 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 86,571 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 86,567 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 79,720 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 79,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

oil leak on engine

Pass 12 Jul 2005 74,912 miles

corrosion becoming evident on suspension components on underside of vehicle

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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M601 KFJ is a 1995 Rover 800 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 M601 KFJ, 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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M601 KFJ is a 1995 Rover 800, first registered on 10 January 1995.

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