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P373 VFV

1996 Rover 800

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

113,163 mi
Last recorded113,163 miles
Recorded on25 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 80095,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 VFV
MakeRover
Model800
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 May 2011 113,163 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2011 113,163 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 109,892 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 103,686 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 97,807 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jan 2007 94,856 miles

Nearside Rear 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 oil leak from the engine

Pass 12 Jan 2006 89,458 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES ON 3 MM OF TREAD

SLIGHT LEAK FROM EXHAUST MANIFOLD †ALL OF THE ABOVE ARE PASSABLE AT TIME OF TEST

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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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P373 VFV is a 1996 Rover 800 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 P373 VFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P373 VFV?

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What year was P373 VFV registered?

P373 VFV is a 1996 Rover 800, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is P373 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P373 VFV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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