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R589 JNV

1998 Rover 800

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

110,099 mi
Last recorded110,099 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 80090,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 JNV
MakeRover
Model800
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2011 110,099 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 116,097 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 109,820 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 109,805 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 104,067 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 104,052 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 102,087 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear view mirror missing.

Fail 13 Aug 2008 102,087 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear view mirror missing.

Fail 31 Jul 2008 102,051 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slightly dirty

oil leak from engine

Pass 12 May 2007 97,608 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 97,592 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

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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R589 JNV is a 1998 Rover 800 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R589 JNV, 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 R589 JNV registered?

R589 JNV is a 1998 Rover 800, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R589 JNV safe to buy?

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