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R97 EHT

1997 Rover 80

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,785 mi
Last recorded79,785 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 80101,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 EHT
MakeRover
Model80
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2008 79,785 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 94,989 miles

both front bottom shock absorber struts bushes worn

engine oil leaks

offside front indicator lense missing

rear silencer heat shield loses

slight in balance front brakes

Pass 4 Oct 2006 89,871 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 80?

Based on 2,851 MOT tests across 521 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
517
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
521
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186
brake binding 111
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 98
parking brake recording little or no effort 87
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 63
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R97 EHT is a 1997 Rover 80 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.0% with a typical mileage of 101,338 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 80 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R97 EHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 80 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was R97 EHT registered?

R97 EHT is a 1997 Rover 80, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R97 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R97 EHT shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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