Official DVLA Record

1997 Rover 800 2.0L Petrol · P41 PND

P41 PND

1997 Rover 800 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 12/06/1997. Recorded mileage 94,427 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
ROVER 800
Year / Origin
1997 · Preston
MOT Status
Valid until 14/04/2023
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/10/2022)
Recorded Mileage
94,427 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 14/04/2023
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/10/2022
Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
1997
Engine
1994cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle has a concerning gap in its MOT history, with the last recorded test dating back to April 2022. This means the car has not been officially certified for over four years. The mileage is very low for a 29-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,256 miles per year. This suggests the car has likely spent long periods standing rather than being used for light regular duties. There is a recurring pattern of corrosion and rubber degradation. Previous records show corrosion on the fuel pipe, brake pipes, and power steering pipes. There have also been issues with damaged CV joint gaiters and cracked tyre treads, as well as a recorded coolant leak. While the 2022 test was clean, the overall condition trend is unstable due to the extended period of inactivity. The earlier history of corrosion and perishing rubber is typical of a vehicle that suffers from under-use. A buyer should first inspect the chassis, fuel lines, and brake pipes for advanced corrosion.

P41 PND Key Findings

  • 13 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/04/2022
  • 94,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 4 historical MOT failures
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT
  • Recurring brakes items (22 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
65
/ 100 · Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
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Known faults for Rover Rover 800 Series

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P41 PND Mileage History

  1. 26/08/200658,629 mi
  2. 06/09/200859,686 mi+1,057 mi
  3. 27/11/200962,805 mi+3,119 mi
  4. 27/11/200962,809 mi+4 mi
  5. 05/11/201064,833 mi+2,024 mi
  6. 31/08/201276,424 mi+11,591 mi
  7. 05/09/201276,425 mi+1 mi
  8. 25/10/201378,461 mi+2,036 mi
  9. 04/11/201378,461 mi
  10. 07/08/201581,255 mi+2,794 mi
  11. 12/08/201581,376 mi+121 mi
  12. 12/08/201686,075 mi+4,699 mi
  13. 16/04/202294,427 mi+8,352 mi

Average of roughly 2,289 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.

P41 PND MOT History

Live data last synced with DVSA: 10 Sept 2026, 12:32
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 800 (P41 PND) between August 2006 and April 2022.

The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.

The most recent test on 16 April 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (22 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)”; “Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)”.

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