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P172 MRW

1996 Rover 80

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,728 mi
Last recorded69,728 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 8096,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 MRW
MakeRover
Model80
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2007 69,728 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 61,450 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 56,097 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 56,097 miles

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

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

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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P172 MRW is a 1996 Rover 80 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P172 MRW, 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 P172 MRW registered?

P172 MRW is a 1996 Rover 80, first registered on 10 December 1996.

Is P172 MRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 MRW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P172 MRW have outstanding finance?

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