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M251 LYY

1994 Rover 800

Blue Petrol 2675cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

140,063 mi
Last recorded140,063 miles
Recorded on27 May 2006
Typical for 1994 Rover 800103,308 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM251 LYY
MakeRover
Model800
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,675cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 May 2006 140,063 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 133,723 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 133,723 miles

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

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

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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M251 LYY is a 1994 Rover 800 in Blue with a 2,675cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1994 Rover 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 103,308 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 M251 LYY, 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 32 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 M251 LYY?

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What year was M251 LYY registered?

M251 LYY is a 1994 Rover 800, first registered on 3 November 1994.

Is M251 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for M251 LYY shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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