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P235 KUK

1997 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

167,794 mi
Last recorded167,794 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 KUK
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2008 167,794 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 167,794 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 153,149 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 153,127 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 140,980 miles

EXHAUST MIDDLE SECTION PIPE SLIGHTLY CRACKED

N/S/R FUELPIPE/UNION JOINT EXCESSIVELY CORRODED & PLASTIC COVER MISSING

O/S/F TYRE WORN NEAR TO LIMIT

O/S/R TYRE WORN NEAR TO LIMIT & SLIGHTLY PERISHED

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

Fail 23 Nov 2005 140,848 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

EXHAUST MIDDLE SECTION PIPE SLIGHTLY CRACKED

N/S/R FUEL PIPE/UNION JOINT EXCESSIVELY CORRODED & PLASTIC COVER MISSING

O/S/F TYRE WORN NEAR TO LIMIT

O/S/R TYRE WORN NEAR TO LIMIT & SLIGHTLY PERISHED

REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

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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P235 KUK is a 1997 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P235 KUK, 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 P235 KUK registered?

P235 KUK is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 24 February 1997.

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