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P360 VWY

1997 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,730 mi
Last recorded78,730 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP360 VWY
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 14 Feb 2013 78,730 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 77,418 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 76,091 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 74,228 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 71,636 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 69,074 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 66,156 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 63,545 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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P360 VWY is a 1997 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P360 VWY, 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 P360 VWY registered?

P360 VWY is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 24 February 1997.

Is P360 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P360 VWY shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P360 VWY have outstanding finance?

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