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P168 KUK

1997 Rover 800

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

84,860 mi
Last recorded84,860 miles
Recorded on29 May 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 80097,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 KUK
MakeRover
Model800
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2020 84,860 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 81,526 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 81,388 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 81,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 79,514 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 79,514 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 76,476 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight travel on brake pedal

Fail 21 Oct 2015 76,476 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight travel on brake pedal

Pass 9 Sep 2014 73,397 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2014 73,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 3 May 2013 70,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2013 70,287 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 58,749 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 58,734 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 54,070 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,580 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 42,275 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 42,262 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 41,606 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 37,601 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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P168 KUK is a 1997 Rover 800 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P168 KUK, 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.

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P168 KUK is a 1997 Rover 800, first registered on 12 February 1997.

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