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N101 AJE

1996 Rover 800

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

158,581 mi
Last recorded158,581 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 80095,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN101 AJE
MakeRover
Model800
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 158,581 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 153,835 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 145,935 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre is worn close to the limit and badly worn on the outer edge.

Fail 10 Jun 2009 145,935 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front tyre is worn close to the limit and badly worn on the outer edge.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 137,791 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2008 137,783 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 128,163 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2006 117,958 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 117,958 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 108,435 miles

nearside front c.v gaiter starting to split

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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N101 AJE is a 1996 Rover 800 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1996 Rover 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.6% with a typical mileage of 95,322 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 N101 AJE, 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 30 years old, this Rover 800 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N101 AJE registered?

N101 AJE is a 1996 Rover 800, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N101 AJE safe to buy?

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