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P261 BAP

1996 Rover 800

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,107 mi
Last recorded101,107 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Rover 80095,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 BAP
MakeRover
Model800
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 101,107 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2020 101,018 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear at ends (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2019 97,777 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel tank starting to corrode

sump rusty and slight oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2018 95,336 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2018 95,321 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear no glass (3.3 (c))

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

header tank cracked and leaking coolant

Pass 22 Aug 2017 91,345 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 86,717 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 81,281 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 81,281 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 81,153 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 81,153 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 81,044 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 81,032 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 80,672 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 80,666 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 80,493 miles

centre & tail section exhaust corrided front pads low

Pass 24 Feb 2009 80,220 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 80,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OIL FILTER RUSTED. NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CUT. OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT RUBBER SPLIT. CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING.

Fail 28 Nov 2007 80,104 miles

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

Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OIL FILTER RUSTED. NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER SIDEWALL CUT. OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER BALL JOINT RUBBER SPLIT. CLUTCH PEDAL RUBBER MISSING.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 79,713 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 79,713 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE SIDEWALL CUT.

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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P261 BAP is a 1996 Rover 800 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P261 BAP, 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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What year was P261 BAP registered?

P261 BAP is a 1996 Rover 800, first registered on 5 August 1996.

Is P261 BAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 BAP shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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