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P242 CDV

1997 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,480 mi
Last recorded45,480 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP242 CDV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2010 45,480 miles

Brake pipes greased

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside outer sill 2 drain holes

Fail 18 Dec 2010 45,414 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipes greased

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2010 43,929 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 42,090 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2007 39,326 miles

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

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

Nearside wiper blade deteriorated

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 6 Jan 2007 37,301 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 34,708 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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P242 CDV is a 1997 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P242 CDV, 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 P242 CDV registered?

P242 CDV is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P242 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P242 CDV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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