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R802 DDT

1998 Rover 800

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,775 mi
Last recorded107,775 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 80090,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR802 DDT
MakeRover
Model800
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2006 107,775 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 107,770 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 103,376 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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R802 DDT is a 1998 Rover 800 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R802 DDT, 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 R802 DDT registered?

R802 DDT is a 1998 Rover 800, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R802 DDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R802 DDT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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