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P406 HOA

1996 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,933 mi
Last recorded87,933 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP406 HOA
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 87,933 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 87,922 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 76,954 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 76,951 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 72,145 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 72,140 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 66,854 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 66,847 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

shocks starting to feel week

Pass 9 Sep 2005 61,382 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2005 61,382 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P406 HOA is a 1996 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P406 HOA, 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 P406 HOA registered?

P406 HOA is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 1 December 1996.

Is P406 HOA safe to buy?

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