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P751 PRO

1997 Rover 80

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,945 mi
Last recorded56,945 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 80101,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP751 PRO
MakeRover
Model80
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2007 56,945 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 56,937 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

PARK BRAKE PERFORMANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS

R PADS CLOSE LIMIT? F/+R DISCS WORN/CORRODED GENERAL CORROSION R BRAKE PIPES CORRODED WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED N/S/F LOWER BALL JOINT WORN GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION WALL DAMAGE O/S/F+N/S/F TYRES

Fail 8 Dec 2005 53,586 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 53,586 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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P751 PRO is a 1997 Rover 80 in Grey with a 1,994cc 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 P751 PRO, 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 P751 PRO registered?

P751 PRO is a 1997 Rover 80, first registered on 6 January 1997.

Is P751 PRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P751 PRO shows 4 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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