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P972 GCH

1997 Rover 800

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,512 mi
Last recorded119,512 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 80097,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP972 GCH
MakeRover
Model800
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2010 119,512 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 104,557 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 104,455 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 98,847 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all pipes are heavily coated

dsamage to nearside of vehicle, no sharp edges

general underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Sep 2008 98,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all pipes are heavily coated

dsamage to nearside of vehicle, no sharp edges

general underbody corrosion

Pass 27 Sep 2007 96,102 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 93,608 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P972 GCH is a 1997 Rover 800 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P972 GCH, 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 P972 GCH registered?

P972 GCH is a 1997 Rover 800, first registered on 11 April 1997.

Is P972 GCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P972 GCH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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