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R596 VSD

1998 Rover 800

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,640 mi
Last recorded128,640 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 80090,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 VSD
MakeRover
Model800
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2008 128,640 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 128,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 119,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

alot of travel on h/brake lever

front subframe corroding

Fail 7 Feb 2007 118,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 106,988 miles

rear n/sr brake slight bind

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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R596 VSD is a 1998 Rover 800 in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R596 VSD, 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 R596 VSD registered?

R596 VSD is a 1998 Rover 800, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R596 VSD safe to buy?

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