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P138 HRR

1997 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,884 mi
Last recorded116,884 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 HRR
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2008 116,884 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 113,239 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 113,236 miles

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

drivers window inoperative †engine oil min †steering pipe under sump clips corroded †n/s front outer cv boot splitting(last legs) †coolant leak o/s front area †corrosion o/s rear sill

Pass 4 Sep 2006 105,652 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 105,652 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P138 HRR is a 1997 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P138 HRR, 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 P138 HRR?

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What year was P138 HRR registered?

P138 HRR is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P138 HRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P138 HRR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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