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S158 KRB

1998 Rover 800

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2014
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

157,189 mi
Last recorded157,189 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 80090,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS158 KRB
MakeRover
Model800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2013 157,189 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 2 Feb 2013 15,691 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

All front and rear suspension components corroded

Battery insecure

Both wiperblades split but clearing the screen

Chassis, sills and subrame corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake feels loose but mountings not visible. working correctly

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

N/s headlamp slightly loose

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 15,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 12,993 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

general under body corosion

slight body damage

steering rack damp

Fail 18 Oct 2011 12,984 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

general under body corosion

slight body damage

steering rack damp

Pass 20 Sep 2010 9,993 miles

Nearside headlamp has movement in adjuster aim correct when tested

Fail 10 Sep 2010 9,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 8,364 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2009 8,361 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2008 7,119 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 7,111 miles

Offside Front 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)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 23 Apr 2007 6,615 miles

Evidence of general rustong at suspension arms and mountings.At rear chassis areas.

Free move ment at park brake lever.

Fuel pipes and vent pipes are rusty.

OS mirror is damaged. Windscreen skuttle is corroded.

OSR tyre is close to limits of wear,

Rear brake discs are slightly scored at inner faces.

Rear inner and outer sills are rusty.

Slight free play at lower swivel joints.

Standard of welding repairs is very poor. Because of covering of sealant welding is unexaminable.

Fail 12 Apr 2007 6,594 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Front and rear b/pipes at ends abit corroded

Front and rear suspension components and subframes getting abit corroded slightly

N/S/R B/Disc inner face edge abit corroded

O/S mirror cracked

O/S/R tyre worn near tread limits at inner tread edge area

P/Brake lever has slight side to side movement

Rear inner sills/chassis areas abit corroded slightly and N/S inner bottom sill edge

Screen bottom trim abit corroded

Slight corrosion at front to rear fuel pipe end at N/S/R and filler and breather pipes

Pass 7 Nov 2005 3,591 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 3,590 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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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S158 KRB is a 1998 Rover 800 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 S158 KRB, 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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S158 KRB is a 1998 Rover 800, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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