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T297 KMJ

1999 Rover 800

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

114,314 mi
Last recorded114,314 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 80072,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT297 KMJ
MakeRover
Model800
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 114,314 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

front number plate cracked

movement in steering rack offside inner balljoint

nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

oil leak engine

parking brake requires ajusting

spear wheel fitted to offside front

Fail 6 Feb 2009 113,442 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 105,009 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 85,498 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 85,498 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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T297 KMJ is a 1999 Rover 800 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 T297 KMJ, 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.

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What year was T297 KMJ registered?

T297 KMJ is a 1999 Rover 800, first registered on 6 August 1999.

Is T297 KMJ safe to buy?

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