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R696 FJW

1997 Rover 800

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

51,587 mi
Last recorded51,587 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 80097,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 FJW
MakeRover
Model800
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 51,587 miles

a.b.s lights working to correct sequence but abs may not work correctly all time

rear brake discs in poor condition

slight play in n/s/f lower swivel

Fail 14 Aug 2012 51,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 49,817 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both steering arms have slight play in inner fixings

Fail 18 Jul 2011 49,808 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both steering arms have slight play in inner fixings

Pass 22 Jul 2010 47,655 miles

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

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

n/s/f o/s/f wiper blades spilt on ends

n/s/r o/s/r brake discs rusted on inner face

o/s/f lower ball joint rubber boot split

Pass 28 Jul 2009 46,034 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2009 46,034 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 43,722 miles

Slight play in O/S of steering rack

Fail 15 Aug 2008 43,722 miles

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

Slight play in O/S of steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2007 40,834 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 38,894 miles

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

slight play in o/s of steeringrack

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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R696 FJW is a 1997 Rover 800 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R696 FJW, 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 R696 FJW registered?

R696 FJW is a 1997 Rover 800, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R696 FJW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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