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P123 YFE

1997 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

109,976 mi
Last recorded109,976 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP123 YFE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2011 109,976 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 105,670 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2009 101,712 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 97,720 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 97,712 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2007 90,962 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 90,962 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 82,679 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 82,309 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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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P123 YFE is a 1997 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P123 YFE, 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.

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What year was P123 YFE registered?

P123 YFE is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P123 YFE safe to buy?

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