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R131 VMJ

1998 Rover 800

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

46,452 mi
Last recorded46,452 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 80090,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 VMJ
MakeRover
Model800
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2007 46,452 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2006 46,430 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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R131 VMJ is a 1998 Rover 800 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Rover 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 90,863 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 R131 VMJ, 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 28 years old, this Rover 800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R131 VMJ?

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What year was R131 VMJ registered?

R131 VMJ is a 1998 Rover 800, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R131 VMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R131 VMJ shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R131 VMJ have outstanding finance?

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