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P132 PLR

1997 Rover 800

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

27,501 mi
Last recorded27,501 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 80097,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 PLR
MakeRover
Model800
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2014 27,501 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspect n/s/r rear brake pads to be worn but unable to inspect without removing wheel.

Fail 27 Oct 2014 27,501 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspect n/s/r rear brake pads to be worn but unable to inspect without removing wheel.

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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P132 PLR is a 1997 Rover 800 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Rover 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 97,322 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 P132 PLR, 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 29 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 P132 PLR registered?

P132 PLR is a 1997 Rover 800, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P132 PLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P132 PLR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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