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R688 YVC

1997 Rover 800

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

80,583 mi
Last recorded80,583 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 80097,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 YVC
MakeRover
Model800
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Nov 2018 80,583 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 80,408 miles

Foot brake has some travel

Nearside Front C.V boot has grease around boot

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake pipe as it goes from flexi hose near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front and offside rear brakes sticking slightly

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 80,334 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe as it joins to hose behind fuel pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight travel at service brake

Pass 30 Dec 2013 80,285 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 80,267 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 80,266 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 77,885 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 74,219 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 67,993 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 60,131 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 53,092 miles

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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R688 YVC is a 1997 Rover 800 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R688 YVC, 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 R688 YVC registered?

R688 YVC is a 1997 Rover 800, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R688 YVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R688 YVC shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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