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P372 FOF

1996 Rover 80

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,920 mi
Last recorded148,920 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 8096,687 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP372 FOF
MakeRover
Model80
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2008 148,920 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

Fail 2 Sep 2008 148,918 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre starting to perish on outer sidewall

Pass 30 Jun 2007 144,796 miles

the same as mot test on 23/06/2007, test number 731434777191

Fail 23 Jun 2007 144,752 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

free play in steering rack, offside.

srs waring lamp on

Fail 20 Jun 2006 134,469 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 134,469 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

How Reliable is the Rover 80?

Based on 2,851 MOT tests across 521 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
517
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
521
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186
brake binding 111
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 98
parking brake recording little or no effort 87
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 63
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P372 FOF is a 1996 Rover 80 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 96,687 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 80 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P372 FOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 80 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P372 FOF registered?

P372 FOF is a 1996 Rover 80, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P372 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P372 FOF 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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