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P32 OWT

1996 Rover 800

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,945 mi
Last recorded84,945 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 80095,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP32 OWT
MakeRover
Model800
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2011 84,945 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

age cracks nearside rear tyre

offside front indicator lense cover missing

Pass 28 Aug 2010 84,945 miles

near side front tyre worn on the inside edge

Fail 28 Aug 2010 84,945 miles

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

near side front tyre worn on the inside edge

Pass 1 Sep 2009 84,740 miles

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

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

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

slight noise from the ns front wheel bearing - may require changing in the near future

Pass 19 Aug 2008 69,043 miles

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

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

os rear tyre has a small area of damage to the inner sidewall

Pass 28 Aug 2007 52,935 miles

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

auxiliary drive belt is deteriorated

both front disk brakes are worn

inner face of the rear brake disks are deteriorated slightly

Pass 15 Aug 2006 35,787 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front anti roll bar is off set to the NS - advise replacing the links. On full suspension drop it has the potential to hit the suspension arm

Pass 9 Aug 2005 26,104 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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P32 OWT is a 1996 Rover 800 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P32 OWT, 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 P32 OWT registered?

P32 OWT is a 1996 Rover 800, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P32 OWT safe to buy?

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