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P325 HRJ

1997 Rover 800

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,346 mi
Last recorded136,346 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 80097,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 HRJ
MakeRover
Model800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2010 136,346 miles

Off side floor damaged

Off side outer cv boot perished

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn

Wear noted in front steering and suspension

Wear noted in hand brake lever

Fail 30 Dec 2009 136,336 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Off side floor damaged

Off side outer cv boot perished

Oil leak

Rear brake discs worn

Wear noted in front steering and suspension

Wear noted in hand brake lever

Pass 10 Jan 2009 121,778 miles

Check brake pads in 2-3000 miles

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

Off side outer cv boot perishing

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jan 2008 108,646 miles

Exhaust surface corroded

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Radiator perished

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 108,646 miles

Exhaust surface corroded

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

Radiator perished

Pass 11 Jan 2007 95,009 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 95,009 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 80,692 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Jan 2006 80,692 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P325 HRJ is a 1997 Rover 800 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P325 HRJ, 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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What year was P325 HRJ registered?

P325 HRJ is a 1997 Rover 800, first registered on 31 January 1997.

Is P325 HRJ safe to buy?

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