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P326 EOG

1996 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,271 mi
Last recorded94,271 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP326 EOG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2010 94,271 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 94,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

bad oil leak

battery insecure

both rear shockabsorbers slightly damp

front anti roll bar link bushes worn

long travel in handbrake lever

n/s/f tyre wearing low

n/s/r window broken

o/s outer sill corroding

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

power steering pipes damp

slight play in steering o/s

Pass 11 Jun 2009 90,525 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2009 90,456 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2008 85,713 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 79,120 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 78,967 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 20 May 2006 74,138 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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P326 EOG is a 1996 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P326 EOG, 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.

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What year was P326 EOG registered?

P326 EOG is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P326 EOG safe to buy?

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