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M987 WER

1995 Rover 800

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1995 Rover 800104,664 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM987 WER
MakeRover
Model800
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2012

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

play in steering rack

Pass 29 Mar 2011 94,101 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding

corrosion not through all skins outer sills

engine oil leak

front brake pads thin

long handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre wearing un evenly

o/s/f coil spring corroding

o/s/r tyre heavily perished nearly through to inner cords + close to limit

some play in o/s steering rack

Fail 18 Mar 2011 94,101 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake pipes corroding

corrosion not through all skins outer sills

engine oil leak

front brake pads thin

long handbrake travel

n/s/r tyre wearing un evenly

o/s/f coil spring corroding

o/s/r tyre heavily perished nearly through to inner cords + close to limit

some play in o/s steering rack

Pass 1 Dec 2009 90,586 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 90,586 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 84,654 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

offside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

Fail 28 Nov 2008 84,654 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

offside rear tyre outer side wall perishing

Pass 1 Dec 2007 81,132 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2006 77,738 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2005 74,845 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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M987 WER is a 1995 Rover 800 in Red 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 M987 WER, 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 M987 WER registered?

M987 WER is a 1995 Rover 800, first registered on 17 March 1995.

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