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S385 LRX

1999 Rover 800

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,668 mi
Last recorded58,668 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 80072,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS385 LRX
MakeRover
Model800
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2009 58,668 miles

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

Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 20 Aug 2009 58,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 1 Sep 2008 55,426 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 Sep 2008 55,426 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 51,911 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 51,911 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 48,752 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 48,752 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S385 LRX is a 1999 Rover 800 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Rover 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 72,462 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 S385 LRX, 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 27 years old, this Rover 800 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S385 LRX?

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What year was S385 LRX registered?

S385 LRX is a 1999 Rover 800, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S385 LRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S385 LRX shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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