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S491 UEW

1999 Rover 800

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,755 mi
Last recorded62,755 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2019
Typical for 1999 Rover 80072,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS491 UEW
MakeRover
Model800
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2019 62,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,190 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 54,615 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 53,806 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 53,462 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 52,967 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 52,573 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 52,573 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 52,115 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 50,520 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 48,919 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 46,747 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 44,455 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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S491 UEW is a 1999 Rover 800 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 S491 UEW, 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

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What year was S491 UEW registered?

S491 UEW is a 1999 Rover 800, first registered on 12 January 1999.

Is S491 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S491 UEW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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