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P840 XTG

1997 Rover 800

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

108,676 mi
Last recorded108,676 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 80097,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP840 XTG
MakeRover
Model800
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 108,676 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Apr 2010 108,676 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 104,129 miles

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)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 104,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 100,857 miles

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)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 100,000 miles

nearside door mirror insecure

Pass 28 Mar 2006 96,782 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 96,782 miles

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.

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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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.

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