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P430 EUX

1997 Rover 80

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,838 mi
Last recorded131,838 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 80101,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP430 EUX
MakeRover
Model80
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2007 131,838 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 124,890 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 124,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 114,261 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 114,257 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

osr brake pipe to hose rusty

slight cut in nsf tyre outer wall

Fail 2 Jul 2005 114,222 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

How Reliable is the Rover 80?

Based on 2,851 MOT tests across 521 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
517
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
521
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186
brake binding 111
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 98
parking brake recording little or no effort 87
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 63
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P430 EUX is a 1997 Rover 80 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 101,338 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 80 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P430 EUX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 80 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P430 EUX registered?

P430 EUX is a 1997 Rover 80, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P430 EUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P430 EUX shows 6 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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