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P641 GAN

1997 Rover 80

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,750 mi
Last recorded115,750 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 80101,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP641 GAN
MakeRover
Model80
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Jun 2007 115,750 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Apr 2006 108,125 miles

front brake pads low

slight play in both front top mounts

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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P641 GAN is a 1997 Rover 80 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P641 GAN, 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 P641 GAN registered?

P641 GAN is a 1997 Rover 80, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P641 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P641 GAN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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