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N825 VLJ

1996 Rover 800

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,857 mi
Last recorded62,857 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1996 Rover 80095,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN825 VLJ
MakeRover
Model800
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 62,857 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Hydraulic leak, but not excessive at steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material end section of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

suspension and steering corroded but not affecting structure

Pass 13 Oct 2018 60,179 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive power steering fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 56,238 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring cross section (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive coil spring cross section (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 56,079 miles

Offside Front tyre is perishing

Pass 9 Jul 2014 56,056 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 56,056 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 56,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2013 56,042 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

brake pedal has a lot of travel

Pass 23 May 2012 56,012 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 55,776 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 55,776 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2009 54,100 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 51,564 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 48,268 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 44,676 miles

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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N825 VLJ is a 1996 Rover 800 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N825 VLJ, 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 N825 VLJ registered?

N825 VLJ is a 1996 Rover 800, first registered on 26 March 1996.

Is N825 VLJ safe to buy?

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