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P422 OEW

1997 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

123,448 mi
Last recorded123,448 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP422 OEW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 123,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Fail 6 Nov 2009 123,443 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded

offside front tyre slightly worn inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2008 122,152 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2008 122,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

both front brake pipes rusty

both front c.v boots perishing

both rear inner sill backs rusty

damp around pas pipe and resivoir but no leak

front discs slight distortion

front subframe corroding

near side rear brake disc rusty

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

rear chassis,subframe and floors rusty but not holed

slight play in both front anti roll bar links

Pass 28 Jun 2007 121,722 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 121,719 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 May 2007 121,703 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/front fog lamp inop

underbody requires waxoiling

Pass 31 May 2006 120,315 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 May 2006 120,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P422 OEW is a 1997 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 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 P422 OEW, 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.

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What year was P422 OEW registered?

P422 OEW is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 21 April 1997.

Is P422 OEW safe to buy?

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