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P250 MHP

1997 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,639 mi
Last recorded86,639 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 MHP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 86,639 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 85,779 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 83,814 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 22 Oct 2008 83,811 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 83,753 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 78,223 miles

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

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

handbrake requires further adjustment

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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P250 MHP is a 1997 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P250 MHP, 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 P250 MHP registered?

P250 MHP is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P250 MHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P250 MHP shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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