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R895 CWX

1998 Rover 800

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

73,931 mi
Last recorded73,931 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 80090,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR895 CWX
MakeRover
Model800
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 73,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2013 73,931 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

oil filter corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 71,955 miles

both front bottom ball joints worn, offside more

front tyres perished within tread and cracking

rear discs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 71,915 miles

exhaust rusty and slight blow

front number plate cracked,rear signs of water ingress

nearside front wiper blade starting to split

nearside rear disc starting to rust

offside inner cv joint damp

steering rack damp

Fail 26 Apr 2010 71,915 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

exhaust rusty and slight blow

nearside rear disc starting to rust

offside inner cv joint damp

rear number plate signs of water ingress front cracked

steering rack damp

Pass 25 Feb 2009 69,109 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust rusty and slight blow

front number plate cracked

steering rack damp

Fail 11 Feb 2009 69,109 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

engine oil leak

exhaust rusty and slight blow

front number plate cracked

offside inner cv joint losing grease

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Sep 2007 66,586 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 62,557 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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R895 CWX is a 1998 Rover 800 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R895 CWX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R895 CWX registered?

R895 CWX is a 1998 Rover 800, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R895 CWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R895 CWX shows 9 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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