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P28 YDS

1997 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,532 mi
Last recorded73,532 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 YDS
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2008 73,532 miles

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

both outer drive shaft covers are cracking

corrosion on inner edge of rear discs

nearside front fog light broken

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 4 Nov 2008 73,532 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both outer drive shaft covers are cracking

corrosion on inner edge of rear discs

surface corrosion underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Jul 2007 70,632 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 70,632 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 May 2006 65,123 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 65,123 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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P28 YDS is a 1997 Rover 820 in Gold with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P28 YDS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P28 YDS registered?

P28 YDS is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P28 YDS safe to buy?

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