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P379 OBA

1997 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,110 mi
Last recorded96,110 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP379 OBA
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2007 96,110 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 96,054 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

offside rear brake disc worn slightly

Pass 10 Jul 2006 91,122 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 91,122 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 85,375 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 85,375 miles

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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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P379 OBA is a 1997 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P379 OBA, 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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What year was P379 OBA registered?

P379 OBA is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 17 June 1997.

Is P379 OBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P379 OBA shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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