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P321 DFR

1997 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

79,631 mi
Last recorded79,631 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP321 DFR
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2008 79,631 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2008 79,631 miles

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

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

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 77,895 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 77,895 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 76,237 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 74,580 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 74,580 miles

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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P321 DFR is a 1997 Rover 820 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P321 DFR, 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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What year was P321 DFR registered?

P321 DFR is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P321 DFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P321 DFR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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