MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,676 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front bumper insecure
Non obligatory mirror damaged
OIL HOSE INSECURE O/S INNER ARCH
POWER STEERING HOSE AT O/S INNER ARCH INSECURE
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
POWER STEERING SYSTEM FAULT (POSS RACK VALVE FAULT CAUSING OVER POWER TO SYSTEM)
nearside door mirror insecure
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
bumper insecure
general body damage
How Reliable is the Rover 800?
Based on 5,495 MOT tests across 1,016 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P840 XTG is a 1997 Rover 800 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 P840 XTG, 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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How do I check the history of P840 XTG?
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What year was P840 XTG registered?
P840 XTG is a 1997 Rover 800, first registered on 30 April 1997.
Is P840 XTG safe to buy?
The MOT history for P840 XTG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P840 XTG have outstanding finance?
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