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P389 VWY

1997 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,464 mi
Last recorded123,464 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP389 VWY
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 14 Sep 2009 123,464 miles

crackin front disc

cv boots cracking

exh in poor condition

exh in poor condition

wipers in poor condition

Pass 16 Apr 2008 117,572 miles

exh repaired and poor condition

front plate cracked

o/s cv boot cracked

screen stone chipped

Pass 13 Apr 2007 112,824 miles

Chip in screen

Dampness around rack

Front and rear disc worn

Front flexi exhaust slight blow and poor condition

Near side cv boot cracked

Near side rear hand footbrake starting to read low

Off side rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 27 Mar 2006 107,292 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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P389 VWY is a 1997 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P389 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

How do I check the history of P389 VWY?

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What year was P389 VWY registered?

P389 VWY is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P389 VWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P389 VWY shows 4 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 P389 VWY have outstanding finance?

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