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P299 DOM

1996 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,179 mi
Last recorded100,179 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP299 DOM
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2007 100,179 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 100,171 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 89,548 miles

advisory corrosion noted on both rear brake discs

advisory slight wear noted in steering rack end bush offside

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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P299 DOM is a 1996 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P299 DOM, 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 P299 DOM registered?

P299 DOM is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 6 August 1996.

Is P299 DOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P299 DOM shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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