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S748 GJW

1998 Rover 800

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,551 mi
Last recorded189,551 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2005
Typical for 1998 Rover 80090,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS748 GJW
MakeRover
Model800
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2005 189,551 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 189,551 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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S748 GJW is a 1998 Rover 800 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Rover 800 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.5% with a typical mileage of 90,863 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 S748 GJW, 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 28 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 S748 GJW registered?

S748 GJW is a 1998 Rover 800, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S748 GJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S748 GJW 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 S748 GJW have outstanding finance?

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