MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,547 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
both front drop links slight deteriation to bushes
n/s/f headlamp bulb clip missing
puncture n/s/f tyre †plus 2x punctures n/s/r unrepairable †195/65/15
rear shock absorbers slight damp still doing job
How Reliable is the Rover 820?
Based on 92,659 MOT tests across 19,658 vehicles.
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P185 JBA is a 1997 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc 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 P185 JBA, 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 P185 JBA registered?
P185 JBA is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 6 February 1997.
Is P185 JBA safe to buy?
The MOT history for P185 JBA 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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