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OUI 5750

1997 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,157 mi
Last recorded143,157 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUI 5750
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2008 143,157 miles

parking brake lever has extended travel

Fail 30 Sep 2008 142,953 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

parking brake lever has extended travel and appears to need adjustment or repair

Pass 8 Dec 2007 138,938 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 129,868 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Rover 820?

Based on 92,659 MOT tests across 19,658 vehicles.

63.9%
Pass Rate
4,012
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
19,658
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,076
constant velocity joint gaiter split 6,826
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,771
Brake pipe excessively corroded 4,216
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,025
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OUI 5750 is a 1997 Rover 820 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 93,602 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 820 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OUI 5750, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 820 typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of OUI 5750?

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What year was OUI 5750 registered?

OUI 5750 is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is OUI 5750 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUI 5750 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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