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P165 SWW

1996 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

116,090 mi
Last recorded116,090 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP165 SWW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 116,090 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2012 116,084 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 107,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

aux belt poor

coolant bottle split

coolant leak at bottom hose

fuel pipes heavily corroded

hose clip missing from air flter box

near side mirror held together with tape

offside front outer indicator lens missing

oil leak

power steering pipes heavily corroded

rear exhaust poor

rear tyres perrished

rear wiper split

slight play offside front hub

spare tyre flat

Pass 23 Oct 2010 99,576 miles

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

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

Oil leak

slight play offside steering rack

Fail 22 Oct 2010 99,576 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

slight play offside steering rack

Pass 26 Oct 2009 89,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front wing corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Oct 2009 89,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front wing corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2008 80,291 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 80,291 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 75,534 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate damaged

Fail 10 Oct 2007 75,524 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate damaged

Pass 1 Nov 2006 72,841 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 72,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2005 68,972 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2005 68,972 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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P165 SWW is a 1996 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P165 SWW, 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 P165 SWW registered?

P165 SWW is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P165 SWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P165 SWW shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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