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R530 AHK

1997 Rover 800

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

185,280 mi
Last recorded185,280 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 80097,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR530 AHK
MakeRover
Model800
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 185,280 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight freeplay in both front lower suspension ball joints

water leak

Pass 23 Mar 2009 177,626 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 169,106 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 169,106 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 160,707 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 160,702 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 150,753 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 150,753 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R530 AHK is a 1997 Rover 800 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R530 AHK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R530 AHK registered?

R530 AHK is a 1997 Rover 800, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R530 AHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R530 AHK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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