1994 Rover 800 2.7L Petrol · L970 HRX
1994 Rover 800 (2.7L, petrol). First registered 01 Jan 1994. Recorded mileage 149,929 miles. MOT expired on 22 Sept 2007.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 800
- Year / Origin
- 1994 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 22 Sept 2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Apr 2008)
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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L970 HRX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/09/2006
- 149,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
L970 HRX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1994 Rover 800 (L970 HRX) between September 2006 and September 2006.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 September 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)”.
L970 HRX Mileage History
- 21/09/2006149,922 mi
- 23/09/2006149,929 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 1,278 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Rover Rover 800 Series
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: ROVER 800
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- Rust on Rear Wheel Arches(Moderate)
The rear wheel arches are prone to rusting, which can spread and become structural if left untreated.
- Electrical Gremlins (Windows, Central Locking)(Moderate)
The 800 series is known for various electrical issues, including failing electric windows, central locking faults, and intermittent dashboard warning lights. These are often age-related wiring and relay issues.
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- Rust on Rear Wheel ArchesModerate
The rear wheel arches are prone to rusting, which can spread and become structural if left untreated.
- Electrical Gremlins (Windows, Central Locking)Moderate
The 800 series is known for various electrical issues, including failing electric windows, central locking faults, and intermittent dashboard warning lights. These are often age-related wiring and relay issues.
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