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P179 HOC

1996 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,382 mi
Last recorded133,382 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP179 HOC
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 133,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 120,463 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 107,079 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 107,073 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 93,294 miles

PLEASE NOTE !!! ALL LISTED COMPONENTS HAVE STARTED TO SHOW CORROSION,PETROL TANK,BRAKE PIPES,SUSPENSION ARMS,FRONT SUB FRAME.

PLEASE NOTE !!! REAR PARK BRAKES HAVE PASSED ON EFFICIENCY BUT DO NOT LOCK.

Pass 25 Nov 2005 79,398 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS/ PADS /REAR BRAKE DISCS AND PADS ARE ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR AND DETERIORATION.

FRONT TYRES ARE BOTH WORN DOWN TO 2mm AND WERING ON THE INSIDE EDGE.

PLEASE NOTE/CENTRE AND REAR SECTIONS OF EXHAUST STARTING TO SHOW SIGNS OF CORROSION.

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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P179 HOC is a 1996 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P179 HOC, 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 P179 HOC registered?

P179 HOC is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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