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R232 TBL

1997 Rover 800

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,849 mi
Last recorded85,849 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 80097,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 TBL
MakeRover
Model800
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2008 85,849 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 82,665 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 79,178 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 76,225 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2005 76,225 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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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R232 TBL is a 1997 Rover 800 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R232 TBL, 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 R232 TBL registered?

R232 TBL is a 1997 Rover 800, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R232 TBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R232 TBL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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