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R852 XNT

1998 Rover 800

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

102,930 mi
Last recorded102,930 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 80090,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 XNT
MakeRover
Model800
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 102,930 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front steering slight roughness and noisey as turning

Fail 9 Nov 2021 102,926 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested cat missing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn anti roll bar d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment both side locking nut no split pins in them (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure edges in tread cracking up (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened very low readings (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front steering slight roughness and noisey as turning

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 102,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 102,790 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill several places (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

n/s rear tyre has a cut on outer sidewall

Pass 10 Jan 2019 100,283 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 98,295 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 4 Oct 2017 98,262 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 97,186 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 97,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 11 May 2015 95,961 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2014 90,309 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 95,575 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 95,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 90,820 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 85,390 miles

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

aftermarket exhaust tail section fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2011 85,383 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 83,068 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 83,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2009 82,860 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 82,857 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 77,533 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 3 Mar 2008 77,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 73,560 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 72,560 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 72,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R852 XNT is a 1998 Rover 800 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 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 R852 XNT, 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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R852 XNT is a 1998 Rover 800, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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