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P97 HOJ

1996 Rover 800

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,196 mi
Last recorded130,196 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 80095,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP97 HOJ
MakeRover
Model800
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 130,196 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 130,196 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2017 130,174 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 129,610 miles

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

advise inspection of rear brakes

Pass 14 May 2015 129,154 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2014 129,133 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 128,629 miles

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

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

both outer sill slightly corodded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 128,282 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2008 128,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 127,653 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 126,047 miles

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

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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P97 HOJ is a 1996 Rover 800 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Rover 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 95,322 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 P97 HOJ, 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 30 years old, this Rover 800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P97 HOJ registered?

P97 HOJ is a 1996 Rover 800, first registered on 3 December 1996.

Is P97 HOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P97 HOJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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