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R181 CNM

1998 Rover 800

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,531 mi
Last recorded135,531 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 80090,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 CNM
MakeRover
Model800
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 135,531 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 30,880 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f wipper poor

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2009 30,880 miles

n/s/f wipper poor

n/s/r brake pipe rusty

Pass 27 Nov 2008 126,862 miles

Oil leak

rusty areas underneath

Pass 13 Nov 2007 121,413 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 109,870 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

handbrake travel high

Pass 23 Nov 2005 100,365 miles

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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R181 CNM is a 1998 Rover 800 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 R181 CNM, 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

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What year was R181 CNM registered?

R181 CNM is a 1998 Rover 800, first registered on 17 February 1998.

Is R181 CNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R181 CNM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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