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P385 MRW

1996 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

161,593 mi
Last recorded161,593 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP385 MRW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2008 161,593 miles

All metal brake pipes corroding

Front brake discs worn and pads look low

Offside front tyre cracking to side walls

Oil leak

Rear brake discs look worn and discolouered

Rear exhaust in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 153,544 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 147,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P385 MRW is a 1996 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1996 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 91,978 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 P385 MRW, 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 30 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P385 MRW?

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What year was P385 MRW registered?

P385 MRW is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 16 December 1996.

Is P385 MRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P385 MRW shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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