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P788 GNB

1996 Rover 800

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

120,394 mi
Last recorded120,394 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 80095,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP788 GNB
MakeRover
Model800
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 120,394 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 167,483 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

long parking brake travel

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

slight play in n/s/f upper ball joint

windscreen cracked not in swept area

Fail 29 Jun 2011 167,483 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

long parking brake travel

o/s/r tyre worn on edges

slight play in n/s/f upper ball joint

windscreen cracked not in swept area

Pass 22 Jun 2010 162,698 miles

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 17 Jun 2010 162,653 miles

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

Rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 1 Jul 2009 158,601 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2009 158,552 miles

Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2008 154,582 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 149,888 miles

both rear brake pipes corroding front brake pads low

Pass 3 Jun 2006 141,477 miles

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

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

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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P788 GNB is a 1996 Rover 800 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Rover 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 95,322 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 P788 GNB, 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 30 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 P788 GNB registered?

P788 GNB is a 1996 Rover 800, first registered on 23 October 1996.

Is P788 GNB safe to buy?

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