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P352 FOF

1996 Rover 800

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

77,778 mi
Last recorded77,778 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 1996 Rover 80095,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP352 FOF
MakeRover
Model800
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 77,778 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

suspension components corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2023 77,777 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

suspension components corroded

Pass 23 May 2022 75,530 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

suspension components ccorroded

Fail 18 May 2022 75,529 miles

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

oil leak

suspension components ccorroded

Pass 31 Jan 2020 72,256 miles

Bonnet damaged

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

Exhaust corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 72,256 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Bonnet damaged

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Exhaust corroded

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 67,810 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 67,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced Dip (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s and n/s outer sills (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 67,146 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 67,143 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2016 61,747 miles

service brakes just met requirement

Pass 7 Mar 2015 54,275 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 84,565 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2013 84,557 miles

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

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SRS light on

Pass 2 Jun 2011 84,537 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 77,336 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 63,445 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 49,001 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 30,989 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P352 FOF is a 1996 Rover 800 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P352 FOF, 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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P352 FOF is a 1996 Rover 800, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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