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N499 PDG

1996 Rover 80

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,935 mi
Last recorded119,935 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 8096,687 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN499 PDG
MakeRover
Model80
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2007 119,935 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 119,931 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 104,897 miles

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

How Reliable is the Rover 80?

Based on 2,851 MOT tests across 521 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
517
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
521
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186
brake binding 111
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 98
parking brake recording little or no effort 87
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 63
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N499 PDG is a 1996 Rover 80 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 96,687 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 80 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N499 PDG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 80 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was N499 PDG registered?

N499 PDG is a 1996 Rover 80, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N499 PDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for N499 PDG 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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