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P599 KVV

1997 Rover 800

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

152,333 mi
Last recorded152,333 miles
Recorded on7 May 2005
Typical for 1997 Rover 80097,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 KVV
MakeRover
Model800
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 7 May 2005 152,333 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P599 KVV is a 1997 Rover 800 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P599 KVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P599 KVV registered?

P599 KVV is a 1997 Rover 800, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P599 KVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P599 KVV shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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