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P484 PEX

1996 Rover 800

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2008
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,283 mi
Last recorded145,283 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 80095,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP484 PEX
MakeRover
Model800
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2007 145,283 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 138,253 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 138,253 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 130,686 miles

Both front anti-roll bar links in poor condition.

Both front to rear brake pipes rusty at rear.

Exhaust downpipe flexi in poor condition.

Play in steering rack on both sides.

Rear metal fuel lines heavily corroded.

Rear valance under bumper heavily corroded and holed.

Pass 13 Oct 2004 120,438 miles

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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P484 PEX is a 1996 Rover 800 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P484 PEX, 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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What year was P484 PEX registered?

P484 PEX is a 1996 Rover 800, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P484 PEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P484 PEX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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