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P325 UNP

1997 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,713 mi
Last recorded73,713 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP325 UNP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 73,713 miles

ageing cracks on n/s rear tyre.

Pass 30 Apr 2012 72,816 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 72,177 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 70,241 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 May 2009 67,441 miles

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

corrosion on rear fuel pipe ferrule

front subframe has surface corrsion

Pass 6 May 2008 62,312 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front outer tyre side wall slightly cracked

Fail 6 May 2008 62,312 miles

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front outer tyre side wall slightly cracked

Pass 9 May 2007 57,896 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 51,204 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 51,182 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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P325 UNP 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 80%.

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 P325 UNP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P325 UNP registered?

P325 UNP is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 24 April 1997.

Is P325 UNP safe to buy?

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