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P35 JKE

1997 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

88,296 mi
Last recorded88,296 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP35 JKE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 88,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

area of windscreen has light line markings

areas of fuel supply pipe corroded,though not any leaks

both front spot lights are inoperative

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber becoming detatched from pedal

dampness at nearside steering rack gaiter area,though not any leaks at time of inspection

drivers seat as some lift movement when moved by hand,though secured to mounting runners and back rest secure at time of inspection

front and rear .suspension arms and components corroded,though not to excess

nearside rear tyre worn outer shoulder

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

offside suspension prescribed areas corroded,but not to excess

Fail 22 Oct 2012 88,279 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

area of windscreen has light line markings

areas of fuel supply pipe corroded,though not any leaks

both front spot lights are inoperative

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber becoming detatched from pedal

dampness at nearside steering rack gaiter area,though not any leaks at time of inspection

drivers seat as some lift movement when moved by hand,though secured to mounting runners and back rest secure at time of inspection

front and rear .suspension arms and components corroded,though not to excess

nearside rear tyre worn outer shoulder

offside front tyre worn inner shoulder

offside suspension prescribed areas corroded,but not to excess

Pass 17 Oct 2011 88,227 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides rear brake discs corroded into braking surfaces

dampness at nearside steering rack gaiter area,but not any leaks at time of test

fuel tank breather pipe at filler neck area corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

unable to fully inspect offside front brake pipe due to pipe covering

unable to fully inspect sill welding due to underseal covering

Fail 5 Oct 2011 88,210 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides rear brake discs corroded into braking surfaces

dampness at nearside steering rack gaiter area,but not any leaks at time of test

fuel tank breather pipe at filler neck area corroded

slight play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 30 Sep 2010 83,620 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

areas of exhaust system weakening by corrosion, and slight leaak of gases

both rear brake discs corroded in areas

coolant radiator corroded

high level stop light only partially working, but over 50% of lighting lit

unable to fully inspect offside outer sill prescribed areas, due to underseal covering

Fail 15 Sep 2010 82,981 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

areas of exhaust system weakening by corrosion, and slight leak of gases

coolant radiator corroded

high level stop light only partially working, but over 50% of lighting lit

rear brake discs corroded in areas

Fail 29 Sep 2009 77,095 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

high level stop lamp has 2 segments inoperative & bulb holder crooked inside housing

Pass 29 Sep 2009 77,095 miles

high level stop lamp has 2 segments inoperative & bulb holder crooked inside housing

Pass 22 May 2008 66,228 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2008 66,184 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2006 50,430 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear bumper insecure

small lump o/s rear tyre inner sidewall

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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P35 JKE is a 1997 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P35 JKE, 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.

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P35 JKE is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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