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R381 FFU

1998 Rover 800

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,034 mi
Last recorded84,034 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 80090,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 FFU
MakeRover
Model800
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2010 84,034 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 74,903 miles

ABS light came on once whilst driving car into workshop, after that has worked OK during & after test.

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

N/s front b rake pads look very low.

O/s front tyre worn on the inner edge & close to the limit.

SRS light on.

Sligght play in both front lower ball joints.

Wheel nut put on n/s front is not correct type & should be replaced.

front outer driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

Fail 24 Mar 2009 74,901 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

N/s front b rake pads look very low.

O/s front tyre worn on the inner edge & close to the limit.

SRS light on.

Sligght play in both front lower ball joints.

front outer driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

Pass 18 Mar 2008 66,662 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 60,953 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 60,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 52,400 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 52,346 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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R381 FFU is a 1998 Rover 800 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R381 FFU, 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.

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What year was R381 FFU registered?

R381 FFU is a 1998 Rover 800, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R381 FFU safe to buy?

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