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M960 VWG

1995 Rover 800

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,419 mi
Last recorded160,419 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2006
Typical for 1995 Rover 800104,664 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM960 VWG
MakeRover
Model800
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2006 160,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes and tank straps getting corroded

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 160,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes and tank straps getting corroded

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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M960 VWG is a 1995 Rover 800 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 M960 VWG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of M960 VWG?

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What year was M960 VWG registered?

M960 VWG is a 1995 Rover 800, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is M960 VWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for M960 VWG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M960 VWG have outstanding finance?

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