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P474 HUJ

1997 Rover 800

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,329 mi
Last recorded61,329 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 80097,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP474 HUJ
MakeRover
Model800
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 61,329 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

o/s and n/s front tyres have slight cracks

Fail 12 Nov 2011 61,329 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

o/s and n/s front tyres have slight cracks

Pass 11 Nov 2010 59,448 miles

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 13 Nov 2009 54,912 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 49,486 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 47,784 miles

offside nearside rear brake disce slight corrosion

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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P474 HUJ is a 1997 Rover 800 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P474 HUJ, 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.

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What year was P474 HUJ registered?

P474 HUJ is a 1997 Rover 800, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P474 HUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P474 HUJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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