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S450 HKO

1998 Rover 800

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

204,352 mi
Last recorded204,352 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 80090,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS450 HKO
MakeRover
Model800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2006 204,352 miles

bad clicking noise from o/s drive shaft

Fail 14 Jun 2006 204,347 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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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S450 HKO is a 1998 Rover 800 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S450 HKO, 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

How do I check the history of S450 HKO?

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What year was S450 HKO registered?

S450 HKO is a 1998 Rover 800, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S450 HKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S450 HKO shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S450 HKO have outstanding finance?

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