MOT Status
Mileage
163,587 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Battery insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
front subframe very rusty.
How Reliable is the Rover 800?
Based on 5,495 MOT tests across 1,016 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R431 LDY is a 1997 Rover 800 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 R431 LDY, 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 R431 LDY registered?
R431 LDY is a 1997 Rover 800, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R431 LDY safe to buy?
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