MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,163 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
r/n/s seat belt starting to fray slightly
r/n/s tyre on legal limit
Battery insecure
Oil leak
slight play in steering rack
How Reliable is the Rover 820?
Based on 92,659 MOT tests across 19,658 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P261 LRW is a 1996 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 P261 LRW, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of P261 LRW?
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What year was P261 LRW registered?
P261 LRW is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 1 December 1996.
Is P261 LRW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P261 LRW shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does P261 LRW have outstanding finance?
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