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P431 RWT

1996 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,236 mi
Last recorded138,236 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP431 RWT
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 138,236 miles

NSR tyre ply slight deteriorated

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2013 138,236 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

N/S/R Tyre perished.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2012 135,972 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 135,945 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F Wheel bearing slightly noisy

N/S/F Wheel nut is damaged

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pedal anti slip rubber is worn on one side

Pass 21 Sep 2011 132,912 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 132,912 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Sep 2010 129,167 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both rear brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2010 129,167 miles

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

both rear brake disc corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2009 125,220 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 125,220 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 121,005 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 121,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 116,013 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 116,013 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 2 Sep 2006 110,647 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 110,647 miles

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

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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P431 RWT is a 1996 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 P431 RWT, 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.

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What year was P431 RWT registered?

P431 RWT is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 22 August 1996.

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