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P327 EOG

1996 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

102,448 mi
Last recorded102,448 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP327 EOG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2013 102,448 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2013 102,448 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 99,516 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 99,516 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 95,438 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 95,438 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 91,575 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 91,575 miles

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

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

advise rear discs pitted

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 87,566 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 87,566 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 82,450 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 82,450 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 77,958 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play at front wheels [steering rack]

Pass 27 Jul 2006 72,106 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 27 Jul 2006 72,106 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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P327 EOG is a 1996 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P327 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P327 EOG registered?

P327 EOG is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 14 August 1996.

Is P327 EOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P327 EOG shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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