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P303 KDA

1997 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,643 mi
Last recorded103,643 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 KDA
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 103,643 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play Track rod arm (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 100,275 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2014 99,457 miles

STRONG ADVISE:offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

STRONG ADVISE:offside outer sill corroded/weak

front and rear brake discs corroded

front brakes unbalanced

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers damp/slight leak

nearside outer sill corroded

parking brake effort low

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2013 97,390 miles

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

offside outer sill corroded

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pipes slight surface corrosion

srs light does not illuminate

Pass 5 Jul 2012 94,858 miles

SRS light on

corrosion to nearside and offside underbody sills and offside outer sill

freeplay at steering wheel

parking brake effort low

play in nearside and offside of steering rack

slight corrosion to nearside front,offside front and offside rear brake pipes

slight play in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

Fail 2 Jul 2012 94,832 miles

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

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

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

SRS light on

STRONG ADVISE:nearside rear brake disc worn/poor condition

corrosion to nearside and offside underbody sills and offside outer sill

freeplay at steering wheel

parking brake effort low

play in nearside and offside of steering rack

slight bind offside rear brake

slight corrosion to nearside front,offside front and offside rear brake pipes

slight play in nearside and offside front lower ball joints

Pass 12 Jul 2011 91,879 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres on 1.6mm limit.

offside rear brake disc corroded.

Fail 11 Jul 2011 91,876 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres on 1.6mm limit.

offside rear brake disc corroded.

Pass 5 Jul 2010 88,139 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 84,094 miles

Acceptable marks on screen

Pass 7 Jul 2008 79,344 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 75,387 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 75,387 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 71,066 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 71,066 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

N/S/R HANDBRAKE CABLE STICKING.

Pass 22 Jul 2005 65,428 miles

1. os outer sill corroded †2. slight play in os steering †3. os chassis rail damaged †4. rear shock absorbers are damp †

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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P303 KDA is a 1997 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P303 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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P303 KDA is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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