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P391 BRX

1996 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,095 mi
Last recorded143,095 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 BRX
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2009 143,095 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

MIRROR ADVISE NSF OSF AND SLIGHT OIL LEAK

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 139,957 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on rear brake discs

wear/play in offside steering rack

Fail 12 Mar 2008 139,957 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on rear brake discs

wear/play in offside steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2006 133,102 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 133,102 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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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P391 BRX is a 1996 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P391 BRX, 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

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What year was P391 BRX registered?

P391 BRX is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P391 BRX safe to buy?

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