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P301 KDA

1997 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,458 mi
Last recorded86,458 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP301 KDA
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 May 2010 86,458 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre worn to limit outer edge

o/s/f lower ball joint worn to limit

power steering fluid low

Fail 20 May 2009 82,956 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front disc pads low

front shockabsorbers poor damping

o/s and n/s rear shockabsorbers slight leaks and poor damping

steering rack worn

Pass 20 May 2009 82,956 miles

front disc pads low

front shockabsorbers poor damping

o/s and n/s rear shockabsorbers slight leaks and poor damping

steering rack worn

Fail 14 May 2008 78,617 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Front shock absorbers - poor damping

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

O/s/r tyre low on limit inner edge

Slight leak o/s & n/s rear shock absorbers

Pass 14 May 2008 78,617 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Front shock absorbers - poor damping

O/s/r tyre low on limit inner edge

Slight leak o/s & n/s rear shock absorbers

Pass 10 May 2007 74,332 miles

FRONT NO PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

O/S AND N/S REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

SLIGHT LEAK O/S AND N/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

Fail 10 May 2007 74,332 miles

FRONT NO PLATE IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

O/S AND N/S REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

SLIGHT LEAK O/S AND N/S REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS

Pass 11 May 2006 69,470 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 69,470 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/s/f tyre worn to limit.

Slight leak on both rear shock absorbers

Slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Pass 10 May 2005 63,979 miles

Slight leaks on o/s & n/s rear shock absorbers

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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P301 KDA is a 1997 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P301 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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P301 KDA is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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