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N229 RGB

1996 Rover 800

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,159 mi
Last recorded102,159 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 80095,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 RGB
MakeRover
Model800
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2007 102,159 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 102,159 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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N229 RGB is a 1996 Rover 800 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N229 RGB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of N229 RGB?

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What year was N229 RGB registered?

N229 RGB is a 1996 Rover 800, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is N229 RGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for N229 RGB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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