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R726 ARW

1997 Rover 800

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,037 mi
Last recorded52,037 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 80097,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 ARW
MakeRover
Model800
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2009 52,037 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 50,715 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 48,968 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 44,143 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 41,664 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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R726 ARW is a 1997 Rover 800 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R726 ARW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R726 ARW?

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What year was R726 ARW registered?

R726 ARW is a 1997 Rover 800, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R726 ARW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R726 ARW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R726 ARW have outstanding finance?

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