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P907 PKL

1997 Rover 80

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,485 mi
Last recorded121,485 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 80101,338 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP907 PKL
MakeRover
Model80
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 121,485 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 May 2008 112,823 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 112,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

adv exhaust centre corroded at rear joint

adv some corrosion to o/s and n/s rear brake pipes

Pass 23 May 2007 98,249 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 98,197 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 25 May 2006 87,181 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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P907 PKL is a 1997 Rover 80 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P907 PKL, 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 P907 PKL registered?

P907 PKL is a 1997 Rover 80, first registered on 22 May 1997.

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