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P898 HJW

1996 Rover 80

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,679 mi
Last recorded87,679 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 8096,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP898 HJW
MakeRover
Model80
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2007 87,679 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 87,679 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 81,739 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 78,549 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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P898 HJW is a 1996 Rover 80 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 96,687 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P898 HJW, 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 30 years old, this Rover 80 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P898 HJW registered?

P898 HJW is a 1996 Rover 80, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is P898 HJW safe to buy?

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