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P333 ROV

1997 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

67,927 mi
Last recorded67,927 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP333 ROV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 67,927 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 67,858 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 67,809 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jan 2017 67,689 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 67,102 miles

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

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

offside front outer sill is corroded just outside a prescribed area

Pass 28 Jan 2015 66,905 miles

Slight surface corrosion to both rear brake discs

Pass 20 Jan 2014 66,045 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 65,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 65,794 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 65,293 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 64,051 miles

slight corrosion on fuel filler neck

slight corrosion to n/s outer sill

Pass 19 Jan 2010 63,138 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 61,715 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 59,497 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 59,497 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 56,612 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 53,025 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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P333 ROV is a 1997 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P333 ROV, 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 P333 ROV registered?

P333 ROV is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P333 ROV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P333 ROV shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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