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P199 UTC

1997 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

144,432 mi
Last recorded144,432 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP199 UTC
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2007 144,432 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S & O/S LOWER FRONT WISHBONE INNER BUSHES SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO O/S REAR OUTER SILL

Pass 17 Feb 2006 136,151 miles

fuel lines and components corroded

power steering pipes in poor condition

Fail 2 Feb 2006 136,156 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

advise rear brake drag

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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P199 UTC is a 1997 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 P199 UTC, 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 P199 UTC registered?

P199 UTC is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 8 April 1997.

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