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P144 DVE

1997 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

122,695 mi
Last recorded122,695 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP144 DVE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 122,695 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 121,492 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 119,644 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 May 2024 119,581 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 May 2023 117,900 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 117,081 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 116,529 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 115,977 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 115,389 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 114,860 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 114,298 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 113,819 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 113,494 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 113,169 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 112,798 miles

n/s o/s rear brake pipes cover with grese

Pass 24 May 2012 112,453 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 112,053 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 112,046 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2010 111,631 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 May 2009 110,859 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate cracked

Pass 29 May 2008 109,745 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 109,745 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 109,231 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 108,830 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 108,830 miles

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

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

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

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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P144 DVE is a 1997 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 P144 DVE, 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 P144 DVE registered?

P144 DVE is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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The MOT history for P144 DVE shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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