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P282 HVW

1996 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

36,109 mi
Last recorded36,109 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 HVW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2014 36,109 miles

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 8 Jun 2012 34,456 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 20 May 2011 33,345 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 31,216 miles

Front Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 30,893 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f wiper starting to split

Pass 3 Jul 2008 29,818 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 28,526 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 28,256 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 327,597 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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P282 HVW is a 1996 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P282 HVW, 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.

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What year was P282 HVW registered?

P282 HVW is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P282 HVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P282 HVW shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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