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R788 UKE

1997 Rover 800

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,100 mi
Last recorded100,100 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 80097,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 UKE
MakeRover
Model800
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2009 100,100 miles

both cv boots perished

brake fluid low

crack in screen n/s contained within 40mm

headlamp aim o/s slightly high

n/s/f alloy damaged on inner rim

Pass 27 Jun 2008 98,072 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Jun 2008 98,072 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 97,979 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front wheel is very close to suspension link on full lock

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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R788 UKE is a 1997 Rover 800 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R788 UKE, 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 R788 UKE registered?

R788 UKE is a 1997 Rover 800, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R788 UKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R788 UKE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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