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P597 NDB

1997 Rover 80

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,608 mi
Last recorded82,608 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 80101,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP597 NDB
MakeRover
Model80
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2009 82,608 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 77,276 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 77,276 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 73,762 miles

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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P597 NDB is a 1997 Rover 80 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P597 NDB, 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.

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What year was P597 NDB registered?

P597 NDB is a 1997 Rover 80, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P597 NDB safe to buy?

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