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P278 KDA

1997 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

71,865 mi
Last recorded71,865 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP278 KDA
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 71,865 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar link bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall and wheel marked and close to roll bar link on full lock

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers damp (2.7.3)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop lamp has a bulb out (1.2.1b)

corrosion and repairs to both outer sills

corrosion and repairs to inner lower sills

oil contamination on and around power steering rack and gaiters

only one of two washer jets working on nearside

outer door trim missing from drivers door

Fail 18 Aug 2017 71,848 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage nearside rear bumper damaged leaving sharp edges (6.1.C.1)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner lower sill corroded and holed by tie bar mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front anti roll bar link bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear of both front to rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner tyre wall and wheel marked and close to roll bar link on full lock

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high rectified (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear shock absorbers damp (2.7.3)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level stop lamp has a bulb out (1.2.1b)

corrosion and repairs to both outer sills

corrosion to inner lower sills

oil contamination on and around power steering rack and gaiters

only one of two washer jets working on nearside

outer door trim missing from drivers door

passengers front seat fore and aft mechanism not working as intended

Pass 21 Jul 2016 70,524 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 710,519 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 69,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion underneath;including,sills,springs and suspension.

n/s/f rack gaiter wet

n/s/f track rod dust cover deteriorated and greasy

n/s/r shocker misting

o/s/r brakes binding slightly.

oil leaks

screen chipped.

vin plate deteriorated

wipers/washers poor.

Fail 20 Aug 2015 69,056 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general corrosion underneath;including,sills,springs and suspension.

n/s/f rack gaiter wet

n/s/f track rod dust cover deteriorated and greasy

n/s/r shocker misting

o/s/r brakes binding slightly.

oil leaks

screen chipped.

vin plate deteriorated

wipers/washers poor.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 67,388 miles

205/60/R15 91V

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH,INCLUDING SILLS,AND BRAKE PIPES,AND COIL SPRINGS.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SCREEN MARKED

Fail 22 Jul 2014 67,388 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

205/60/R15 91V

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

GENERAL CORROSION UNDERNEATH,INCLUDING SILLS,AND BRAKE PIPES,AND COIL SPRINGS.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SCREEN MARKED

Pass 17 Jul 2013 64,396 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers poor

oil leaks

Fail 16 Jul 2013 64,395 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front wipers poor

oil leaks

o/s/r tyre bold on inner shoulder

Pass 16 Jul 2012 62,350 miles

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

Play in o/s steering rack end joint

Rear o/s wheel slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 62,350 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in o/s steering rack end joint

Rear o/s wheel slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 59,689 miles

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both os tyres low on inner edges

Fail 12 Jul 2011 59,689 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Battery insecure

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both os tyres low on inner edges

Pass 16 Jul 2010 55,880 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 55,880 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 53,110 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 50,842 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 44,299 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 44,298 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 42,492 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

auxillary belt perished and cracking.

nail in tyre

Pass 8 Jul 2005 41,238 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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P278 KDA is a 1997 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P278 KDA, 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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P278 KDA is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 4 March 1997.

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