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R130 LKX

1997 Rover 800

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

134,943 mi
Last recorded134,943 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 80097,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 LKX
MakeRover
Model800
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 134,943 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 134,943 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 128,555 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 128,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 120,968 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 3 Jan 2009 120,968 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 114,440 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 10,072 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 10,072 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2005 86,419 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2005 86,354 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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R130 LKX is a 1997 Rover 800 in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R130 LKX, 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.

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What year was R130 LKX registered?

R130 LKX is a 1997 Rover 800, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R130 LKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R130 LKX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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