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R97 CGL

1997 Rover 800

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,366 mi
Last recorded77,366 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 80097,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 CGL
MakeRover
Model800
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 77,366 miles

Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/side front wheel rim slightly buckled

Fail 19 Aug 2013 77,346 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/side front wheel rim buckeld

o/side and n/side front and rear brake ferrules corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 76,432 miles

Front brake pads low

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside front shock damp

Offside wiper starting to split

Play in both sides of steering

Rear shocks weak

Fail 13 Jun 2011 74,140 miles

Near-side front tyre has a shallow cut/split on inner sidewall. Near-side front and off-side rear tyres are date stamped 2002, most manufacturers recommend replacing tyres when 6 years old.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight engine oil weep, level unaffected.

Slight play in both sides steering track rod inner attachment to rack.

Pass 13 Jun 2011 74,140 miles

Near-side front tyre has a shallow cut/split on inner sidewall. Near-side front and off-side rear tyres are date stamped 2002, most manufacturers recommend replacing tyres when 6 years old.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight engine oil weep, level unaffected.

Slight play in both sides steering track rod inner attachment to rack.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 72,689 miles

Engine appears to have several oil leaks.

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Near-side ront and off-side rear tyres both have age related perishing/cracking. Off-side rear tyre was flat - inflated to 32psi.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Steering rack track rods have slight play both sides in the inner joints.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 70,205 miles

Engine oil leaks - oil level was below minimum, 1Ltr added to enable emissions test.

Metal fuel pipe on near-side of fuel tank is very corroded.

Slight play in off-side steering track rod inner joint.

Tyres were flat; o/s/r 15psi, n/s/r 6psi, n/s/f 22psi, o/s/f 32psi, inflated all to 32psi.

Fail 17 Apr 2009 70,205 miles

Engine oil leaks - oil level was below minimum, 1Ltr added to enable emissions test.

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Metal fuel pipe on near-side of fuel tank is very corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight play in off-side steering track rod inner joint.

Tyres were flat; o/s/r 15psi, n/s/r 6psi, n/s/f 22psi, o/s/f 32psi, inflated all to 32psi.

Fail 6 Mar 2008 68,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 68,262 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 66,326 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 66,325 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2006 64,587 miles

1. Front shock absorbers weeping slightly. †2. Front lower suspension arm bushes starting to split. †3. Front brake imbalance slightly high.

Fail 21 Feb 2006 64,587 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6.D3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Both front lower arm bushes starting to split.

Exhaust front flexi and pipe corroded.

Front brake imbalance high @23%

Offside front shock absorber leaking.

Oil leak from cam cover.

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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R97 CGL is a 1997 Rover 800 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R97 CGL, 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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R97 CGL is a 1997 Rover 800, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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