ROVER 8001998 · 2.0L PETROL
Vehicle Insight Summary
ROVER 800 (1998, PETROL, 1994cc) — mileage recorded at 55,544. MOT status: not recorded. Road tax: not taxed. Check full history before buying.
- Fuel
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1994cc
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Full MOT History
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Registered in 1998, this Rover 800 with plate S960 APD has undergone 2 MOT inspections since January 2006.
Across its entire MOT history, this Rover has a 50% success rate (1 passes and 1 fails). This pass rate is below average and potential buyers should investigate the failure history carefully.
The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.
A total of 8 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”; “Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)”.
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Common Problems: ROVER 800
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- KV6 Early Head Gasket/Liner Failure(Serious)
The 2.5 KV6 in the 800 was prone to catastrophic failure due to slipped cylinder liners.
- Electric Window Regulator Failure(Moderate)
Later R17 models are particularly known for electric windows failing. The windows can slide back down after being raised, or become hesitant and difficult to operate.
- 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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