MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,918 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
cv boots perishing
exhaust life limited slight blow
n/s/r shocker slight leak
nail in r/o/s tyre
oil leak
rear brake discs corroding
rear tyres close to limit
water leak from bottom hose
How Reliable is the Rover 820?
Based on 92,659 MOT tests across 19,658 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P163 JOV is a 1997 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 P163 JOV, 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 P163 JOV registered?
P163 JOV is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 30 January 1997.
Is P163 JOV safe to buy?
The MOT history for P163 JOV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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