MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,386 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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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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P169 TGJ is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 16 January 1997.
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