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R588 FVA

1997 Rover 800

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,135 mi
Last recorded124,135 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 80097,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 FVA
MakeRover
Model800
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2010 124,135 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 124,127 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Nov 2009 114,332 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 114,330 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 104,396 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 104,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s steering rack has slight play

Pass 28 Nov 2007 95,031 miles

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 28 Nov 2007 95,031 miles

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)

nsf tyre worn on outer edge ,no tread visable

rear discs in poor condition

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 30 Nov 2006 84,688 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2006 84,686 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 75,345 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 75,345 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R588 FVA is a 1997 Rover 800 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R588 FVA, 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 R588 FVA registered?

R588 FVA is a 1997 Rover 800, first registered on 30 November 1997.

Is R588 FVA safe to buy?

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