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S245 FUM

1998 Rover 800

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,663 mi
Last recorded103,663 miles
Recorded on9 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 80090,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS245 FUM
MakeRover
Model800
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2009 103,663 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 103,661 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Accident damage to offside front chassis leg

Rear indicators fading

Pass 12 May 2008 96,506 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 96,506 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Both front drop links poor

Rear discs corroding

Slight play in offside front bottom ball joint

Various oil leaks

Pass 9 May 2007 87,866 miles

long travel on handbrake

slight play in front upper arm bushes

Pass 29 Apr 2006 81,584 miles

accident damage to offside front chassis leg

various oil leaks

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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S245 FUM is a 1998 Rover 800 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S245 FUM, 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 S245 FUM registered?

S245 FUM is a 1998 Rover 800, first registered on 8 December 1998.

Is S245 FUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S245 FUM shows 6 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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