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R613 YVG

1997 Rover 800

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

57,487 mi
Last recorded57,487 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2005
Typical for 1997 Rover 80097,322 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR613 YVG
MakeRover
Model800
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2005 57,487 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 57,487 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R613 YVG is a 1997 Rover 800 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Rover 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 97,322 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 R613 YVG, 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 29 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 R613 YVG registered?

R613 YVG is a 1997 Rover 800, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R613 YVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R613 YVG shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R613 YVG have outstanding finance?

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