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P388 MHP

1997 Rover 800

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,682 mi
Last recorded98,682 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 80097,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP388 MHP
MakeRover
Model800
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2006 98,682 miles

both front anti-roll bar link pin bushes in poor condition

both rear indicators starting to fade

oil leak

oil level on minimum

slight lift in offside front lower ball joint

surface corrosion to both front and front to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 20 Jun 2006 98,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2005 90,984 miles

advise o/s & n/s front outer c/v gaitors perished & spliting no holes or leaks at time of test

advise rear discs poor condition change as soon as possible

Fail 12 Jul 2005 90,984 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise o/s & n/s front outer c/v gaitors perished & spliting no holes or leaks at time of test

advise rear discs poor condition change as soon as possible

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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P388 MHP is a 1997 Rover 800 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P388 MHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P388 MHP registered?

P388 MHP is a 1997 Rover 800, first registered on 28 January 1997.

Is P388 MHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P388 MHP shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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