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N891 WJM

1996 Rover 800

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,142 mi
Last recorded117,142 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 80095,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN891 WJM
MakeRover
Model800
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Sep 2009 117,142 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 117,142 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 110,420 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 110,420 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2007 109,127 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 106,438 miles

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 21 Aug 2006 106,438 miles

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2005 103,051 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

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

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

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

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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N891 WJM is a 1996 Rover 800 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Rover 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 95,322 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 N891 WJM, 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 30 years old, this Rover 800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N891 WJM registered?

N891 WJM is a 1996 Rover 800, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N891 WJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for N891 WJM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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