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P129 XFB

1997 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

113,396 mi
Last recorded113,396 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 XFB
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 113,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

chip in n/s swept area of screen.

chip in o/s headlamp glass.

o/s/f outer c.v gaitor cracking.

Fail 15 Nov 2013 113,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

centre exhaust getting weak.

chip in n/s swept area of screen.

chip in o/s headlamp glass.

o/s/f outer c.v gaitor cracking.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 108,649 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chip in n/s swept area of screen.

chip in o/s headlamp glass.

petrol filler tube started to corrode.

slight play in handbrake pivot.

Fail 5 Nov 2012 108,649 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

chip in n/s swept area of screen.

chip in o/s headlamp glass.

petrol filler tube started to corrode.

slight play in handbrake pivot.

Pass 9 Nov 2011 105,801 miles

chip in n/s swept area of screen.

chip in o/s headlamp glass.

slight play in handbrake pivot.

slight play in o/s tie rod end.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 101,044 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 101,044 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 93,443 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 85,665 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 85,665 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 80,239 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Oct 2007 80,226 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 70,843 miles

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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P129 XFB is a 1997 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P129 XFB, 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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P129 XFB is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 7 July 1997.

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