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S902 WOE

1998 Rover 800

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

84,471 mi
Last recorded84,471 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 80090,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS902 WOE
MakeRover
Model800
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2009 84,471 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 84,440 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 82,770 miles

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 82,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 71,565 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 71,565 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Part of the hi level stop light is not working.

The rear brake pads appear to be worn low and the off side rear disc is in poor condition.

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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S902 WOE is a 1998 Rover 800 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 S902 WOE, 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 S902 WOE registered?

S902 WOE is a 1998 Rover 800, first registered on 7 October 1998.

Is S902 WOE safe to buy?

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