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V855 LFV

1999 Rover 800

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

67,840 mi
Last recorded67,840 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 80072,462 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV855 LFV
MakeRover
Model800
Year1999
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,840 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 66,338 miles

offside inner and outer sill has slight surface corrioson on it

Pass 6 Sep 2013 62,808 miles

Slight cracking offside rear tyre tread.

Slight play offside front bottom ball joint.

Pass 12 Sep 2012 59,325 miles

Various damage to bodywork.

Stone chip in windscreen.

Slight power steering leak.

Fail 5 Sep 2012 59,325 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine miss.

Slight power steering leak.

Stone chip in windscreen.

Various damage to bodywork.

Pass 8 Sep 2011 57,214 miles

Cracking in nearside front tyre inner and outer side walls.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake pads 2,000 miles.

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

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

Rear brake pads 2,000 miles.

Slight play in offside front bottom ball joint.

Slight play in offside steering arm.

Slight power steering leak.

Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,171 miles

Cracking in nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 55,171 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Cracking in nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 52,973 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside front wiper blade poor condition.

Fail 7 Sep 2009 52,933 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside front wiper blade poor condition.

Pass 8 Sep 2008 50,331 miles

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

Slight play in offside steering arm.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 47,302 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 43,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight leak steering rack

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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V855 LFV is a 1999 Rover 800 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 V855 LFV, 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 V855 LFV registered?

V855 LFV is a 1999 Rover 800, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is V855 LFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for V855 LFV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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