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N97 TOK

1996 Rover 800

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,916 mi
Last recorded134,916 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 80095,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN97 TOK
MakeRover
Model800
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2013 134,916 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 132,258 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cut not deep enough to reach ply

srs light on

Fail 19 Jun 2012 132,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre cut not deep enough to reach ply

srs light on

Pass 29 Jun 2011 129,890 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 129,890 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 127,219 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

nearside brake disc scored

Fail 30 Jun 2010 127,219 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

nearside brake disc scored

Pass 9 Jun 2009 124,640 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 124,640 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 122,710 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 119,721 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 117,870 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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N97 TOK is a 1996 Rover 800 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N97 TOK, 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 N97 TOK registered?

N97 TOK is a 1996 Rover 800, first registered on 4 April 1996.

Is N97 TOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for N97 TOK shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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