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S343 FNM

1998 Rover 800

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,436 mi
Last recorded122,436 miles
Recorded on21 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 80090,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS343 FNM
MakeRover
Model800
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2010 122,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 May 2010 122,297 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 109,311 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 109,311 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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 light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

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

damage to front number plate

rust forming on o/s outer sill

rust forming on underside of vehicle

some play in steering rack

Fail 24 Apr 2009 109,120 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

drivers door window not opening

Pass 28 Apr 2008 105,228 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 105,227 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTED SLIGHTLY

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 104,113 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 84,162 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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S343 FNM is a 1998 Rover 800 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S343 FNM, 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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What year was S343 FNM registered?

S343 FNM is a 1998 Rover 800, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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