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P130 YFC

1996 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

130,361 mi
Last recorded130,361 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP130 YFC
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2007 130,361 miles

Air bag light is illuminated

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 18 Aug 2007 130,361 miles

Air bag light is illuminated

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 105,700 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 105,698 miles

Front suspension has an insecurely locked unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

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

air bag stays on

Fail 12 Jul 2006 105,276 miles

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

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)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 9 Jul 2005 96,130 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

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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P130 YFC is a 1996 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 91,978 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 P130 YFC, 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 30 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P130 YFC registered?

P130 YFC is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P130 YFC safe to buy?

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