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P693 MHP

1997 Rover 800

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

119,398 mi
Last recorded119,398 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 80097,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP693 MHP
MakeRover
Model800
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2011 119,398 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 119,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 114,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak, possible head gasket

Fail 3 Jul 2010 113,736 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside bottom ball joint boot split

oil leak, possible head gasket

rear discs poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2009 104,704 miles

Oil leak

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jun 2009 104,704 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

offside hand brake lever not returning correctly

Pass 22 May 2008 92,707 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

play in both steering rack joints

Fail 9 May 2008 92,703 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

play in both steering rack joints

Pass 18 May 2007 86,184 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 86,184 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 79,312 miles

o/s/f shock damp

slight in balance on 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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P693 MHP is a 1997 Rover 800 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P693 MHP, 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.

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P693 MHP is a 1997 Rover 800, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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