MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,296 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
high level stop lamp has 2 segments inoperative & bulb holder crooked inside housing
Oil leak
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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