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P193 TFV

1996 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

29,604 mi
Last recorded29,604 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP193 TFV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 29,604 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 29,587 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 29,243 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

UDERSIDE OF VEHICLE SIGNS OF SURFACE RUST TO REAR SUBFRAME AND COMPONENTS

Pass 10 Mar 2023 27,565 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 26,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle signs of surface rust and on components

Pass 16 Mar 2021 25,108 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 25,108 miles

Fuel pipe damaged filler neck corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive header tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2016 24,883 miles

slight oil leak

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

sevice brake and park brake only just met efficiency/ may need adjustment or repair

Fail 21 Jan 2016 24,880 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

sevice brake and park brake only just met efficiency/ may need adjustment or repair

slight oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2015 24,282 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 23,462 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 21,693 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 20,009 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 18,280 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 16,774 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 16,762 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 15,503 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 14,293 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 13,100 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 12,087 miles

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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P193 TFV is a 1996 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 P193 TFV, 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 P193 TFV registered?

P193 TFV is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is P193 TFV safe to buy?

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