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P117 KTP

1996 Rover 800

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

152,956 mi
Last recorded152,956 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 80095,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP117 KTP
MakeRover
Model800
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2018 152,956 miles

front tyres worn

oil leak

slight play in steering both sides

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Fail 14 Feb 2018 152,951 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

oil leak

slight play in steering both sides

front tyres worn

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 13 Feb 2017 144,603 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion rear inner sills

corrosion rear suspension arms

offside rear tyre wearing inside

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

slight play offside steering

slight wear nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 9 Feb 2017 144,596 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

corrosion rear inner sills

corrosion rear suspension arms

offside rear tyre wearing inside

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

slight play offside steering

slight wear nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 16 Feb 2016 23,861 miles

corrosion on both rear chassis rails and undersills

exhaust fouling on rear axle and heat shield

front brake balance o/s slow

handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm on edges

rear brake pad wear low n/s

wear in both steering rack joints

Fail 16 Feb 2016 137,004 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion on both rear chassis rails and undersills

exhaust fouling on rear axle and heat shield

front brake balance o/s slow

handbrake travel

n/s/f tyre only just legal 1.6mm on edges

rear brake pad wear low n/s

wear in both steering rack joints

Pass 16 Feb 2015 120,546 miles

Handbrake travel

Slight play to offside front steering rack end

Wear to both front tyres on edges

Pass 17 Feb 2014 123,026 miles

blow on exhaust

wear in steering rack o/s

Pass 13 Feb 2013 113,902 miles

Battery insecure

Engine oil leak

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play nearside steering arm

Slight play offside steering arm

Fail 12 Feb 2013 113,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Battery insecure

Engine oil leak

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play nearside steering arm

Slight play offside steering arm

Pass 13 Feb 2012 108,241 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 108,241 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 107,639 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 107,639 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 104,091 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 104,091 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 99,432 miles

advise hand brake lift a touch advanced

advise slight play in steering rack offside front

Pass 30 Dec 2006 90,560 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2006 90,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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P117 KTP is a 1996 Rover 800 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P117 KTP, 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.

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P117 KTP is a 1996 Rover 800, first registered on 25 November 1996.

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