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P169 TGJ

1997 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,386 mi
Last recorded75,386 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 TGJ
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 75,386 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)

bad engine oil leaks.

coolant level low & signs of staining on radiator recomend attention.

hand brake travel.

n/s door mirror damaged & loose recomend attention.

power steering fliud bottle & pipes damp.

signs of fluid on steering rack.

slight play in o/s of steering rack.

wipers smearing recomend attention.

Fail 15 Feb 2012 75,386 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

bad engine oil leaks.

coolant level low & signs of staining on radiator recomend attention.

hand brake travel.

n/s door mirror damaged & loose recomend attention.

power steering fliud bottle & pipes damp.

signs of fluid on steering rack.

slight play in o/s of steering rack.

wipers smearing recomend attention.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 71,259 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bad oil leaks/fluid on power steering pump feed pipes and steering rack recommend attention

coolant leak/expansion bottle

front wipers smearing

handbrake travel/lever seems worn,loose

nsr shock absorber damp

osf seat mount/runner seems worn

Fail 8 Feb 2011 71,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bad oil leaks/fluid on power steering pump feed pipes and steering rack recommend attention

coolant leak/expansion bottle

front number plate slightly loose

front wipers smearing

handbrake travel/lever seems worn,loose

nsr shock absorber damp

osf seat mount/runner seems worn

osf side light slightly dim

Pass 2 Mar 2010 67,227 miles

ns mirror glass damaged and loose

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

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

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

Oil leak

front wipers smearing

handbrake travel/lever seems loose/worn

nsr indicator pale just acceptable

slights of fluid on power steering pump and feed pipes/steering rack seal weeping just acceptable recommend attention

Fail 24 Feb 2010 67,186 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers smearing

handbrake travel/lever seems loose/worn

ns mirror glass damaged and loose

nsr indicator pale just acceptable

slights of fluid on power steering pump and feed pipes/steering rack seal weeping just acceptable recommend attention

Pass 26 Feb 2009 62,519 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

bad engine oil leak; power steering pipes/pump wet (possible steering fluid weep)

front tyres wearing on edges

long travel on handbrake

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

power steering hose damp

Fail 25 Feb 2009 62,519 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

bad engine oil leak; power steering pipes/pump wet (possible steering fluid weep)

front tyres wearing on edges

long travel on handbrake

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

power steering hose damp

Pass 28 Feb 2008 56,954 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both outer CV boots perishing

both rear indicators pale - just acceptable

signs of fluid on power steering rack & pump

slight play in steering rack

travel on handbrake

Pass 1 Mar 2007 51,825 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake fluid level slightly low

fluid around power steering pump & rack

front brake balance poor (20%)

handbrake travel

wipers smearing/washer aim poor

Pass 28 Feb 2006 46,758 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2006 46,758 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

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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P169 TGJ is a 1997 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P169 TGJ, 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 P169 TGJ registered?

P169 TGJ is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 16 January 1997.

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