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P563 YGC

1996 Rover 800

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,774 mi
Last recorded90,774 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 80095,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP563 YGC
MakeRover
Model800
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 90,774 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 90,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 89,623 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 88,426 miles

o/s/r trye worn close to limit and cracking all round the trye

Fail 31 Jul 2008 88,418 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r trye worn close to limit and cracking all round the trye

Pass 12 Jul 2007 86,997 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight movement steering rack

Pass 17 Jul 2006 85,647 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight imbalance front brakes

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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P563 YGC is a 1996 Rover 800 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P563 YGC, 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

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What year was P563 YGC registered?

P563 YGC is a 1996 Rover 800, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P563 YGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P563 YGC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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