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P319 HKV

1996 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

95,067 mi
Last recorded95,067 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP319 HKV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Dec 2012 95,067 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 91,646 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 83,762 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 78,775 miles

both outer cv boots spliting

exhaust corroded

offside front drop link bush worn

offside rear tyre cracking

oil leaks

Pass 1 Oct 2007 73,858 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 69,709 miles

slight play in both front bottom ball joints

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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P319 HKV is a 1996 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P319 HKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P319 HKV?

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What year was P319 HKV registered?

P319 HKV is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 13 August 1996.

Is P319 HKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P319 HKV shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P319 HKV have outstanding finance?

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