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P286 KDB

1996 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

118,625 mi
Last recorded118,625 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2005
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP286 KDB
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2005 118,625 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 118,625 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the left (1.6.B4)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Sep 2005 118,590 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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P286 KDB is a 1996 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 P286 KDB, 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 P286 KDB registered?

P286 KDB is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 4 October 1996.

Is P286 KDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P286 KDB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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