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N429 YER

1996 Rover 800

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,876 mi
Last recorded118,876 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 80095,322 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN429 YER
MakeRover
Model800
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2008 118,876 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 118,858 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 112,467 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 112,467 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Cannot open fuel flap

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2006 107,972 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 107,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked.

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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N429 YER is a 1996 Rover 800 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N429 YER, 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

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What year was N429 YER registered?

N429 YER is a 1996 Rover 800, first registered on 31 January 1996.

Is N429 YER safe to buy?

The MOT history for N429 YER shows 6 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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