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N837 ARP

1996 Rover 800

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

191,054 mi
Last recorded191,054 miles
Recorded on26 May 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 80095,322 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN837 ARP
MakeRover
Model800
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2010 191,054 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 190,847 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brake is slightly binding

offside steering arm has slight play

Pass 9 Feb 2009 182,977 miles

both rear tyres worn to excess on inner edge

steering rack slight play

Pass 28 Feb 2008 165,931 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 165,931 miles

brake pipes to both rear hoses corroded

o/s/r tyre worn to excess on inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2008 165,551 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

brake pipes to both rear hoses corroded

o/s/r tyre worn to excess on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded and worn

Pass 23 Feb 2007 149,624 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 149,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 138,120 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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N837 ARP is a 1996 Rover 800 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N837 ARP, 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 N837 ARP registered?

N837 ARP is a 1996 Rover 800, first registered on 22 March 1996.

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