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P419 DVJ

1997 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,583 mi
Last recorded107,583 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP419 DVJ
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2008 107,583 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 107,580 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

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

coolant leak - from expansion tank

front registration plate in poor condition

nearside rear tyre slightly perished in poor condition

offside front brake slight juddering

Pass 25 Jan 2007 102,625 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 97,690 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P419 DVJ is a 1997 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P419 DVJ, 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

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What year was P419 DVJ registered?

P419 DVJ is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P419 DVJ safe to buy?

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