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P327 FJW

1996 Rover 820

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,301 mi
Last recorded86,301 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP327 FJW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 2 May 2008 86,301 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

radiator fins rotten

Pass 21 May 2007 83,510 miles

advise budget repair to front down pipe

advise slight play in nsf lower ball joint

Pass 15 Nov 2006 83,100 miles

ADVISE REPLACEMENT OF REAR DISCS

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN NSF LOWER BALL JOINT

ADVISE SLIGHT PLAY IN OSF TOP WISHBONE BUSHES

Pass 14 Nov 2005 79,234 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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P327 FJW is a 1996 Rover 820 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P327 FJW, 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 P327 FJW registered?

P327 FJW is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 5 September 1996.

Is P327 FJW safe to buy?

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