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R152 NGA

1997 Rover 800

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,231 mi
Last recorded86,231 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2005
Typical for 1997 Rover 80097,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR152 NGA
MakeRover
Model800
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2005 86,231 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2005 82,631 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R152 NGA is a 1997 Rover 800 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R152 NGA, 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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How do I check the history of R152 NGA?

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What year was R152 NGA registered?

R152 NGA is a 1997 Rover 800, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R152 NGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R152 NGA 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.

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