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P694 WPN

1997 Rover 800

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,625 mi
Last recorded137,625 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 80097,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP694 WPN
MakeRover
Model800
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2006 137,625 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 137,597 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear suspension components show heavy surface rust

front drop links splitting

park lever high on application

sevice brake pedal on spongy side

steering rack shows movement

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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P694 WPN is a 1997 Rover 800 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P694 WPN, 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 P694 WPN registered?

P694 WPN is a 1997 Rover 800, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P694 WPN safe to buy?

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