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P423 EOG

1996 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,616 mi
Last recorded78,616 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 EOG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2008 78,616 miles

front exhaust heavily corroded

n/s/f outer c.v boot cracking

rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 29 Nov 2007 71,585 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2007 71,577 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake binding (3.7.B.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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P423 EOG is a 1996 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P423 EOG, 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 P423 EOG registered?

P423 EOG is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P423 EOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P423 EOG shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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