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P107 EJB

1997 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,415 mi
Last recorded101,415 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 EJB
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2024 101,415 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2023 101,317 miles

inner steering arms have slight play

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2018 101,301 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 101,270 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 99,150 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 97,234 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 93,830 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 93,827 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 97,755 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 91,755 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 91,572 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 91,567 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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P107 EJB is a 1997 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P107 EJB, 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

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What year was P107 EJB registered?

P107 EJB is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P107 EJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P107 EJB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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