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P404 KRP

1997 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,872 mi
Last recorded119,872 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP404 KRP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2010 119,872 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2009 118,955 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Aug 2009 118,955 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 117,640 miles

handbrake travel slight high

Pass 20 Aug 2007 115,552 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 115,552 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2006 113,312 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 113,312 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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P404 KRP is a 1997 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P404 KRP, 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 P404 KRP?

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What year was P404 KRP registered?

P404 KRP is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P404 KRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P404 KRP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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