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N393 TVV

1995 Rover 800

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

144,049 mi
Last recorded144,049 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 1995 Rover 800104,664 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN393 TVV
MakeRover
Model800
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2026 144,049 miles

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (led bulbs fitted) (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

offside front fog innop

Pass 25 Jan 2025 135,159 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased (1.1.11 (c))

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts pull left (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front all corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2011 134,378 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 134,378 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 133,320 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 133,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2009 132,194 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 132,194 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Fail 6 Nov 2008 130,632 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 130,632 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 130,173 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 129,185 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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N393 TVV is a 1995 Rover 800 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 N393 TVV, 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 N393 TVV registered?

N393 TVV is a 1995 Rover 800, first registered on 5 December 1995.

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