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P436 WGO

1997 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,922 mi
Last recorded130,922 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP436 WGO
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2010 130,922 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2010 130,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 123,963 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 122,639 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2008 122,618 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 120,695 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

fuel filler pipe and breather pipe corroded under nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 1 Jun 2006 118,004 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 117,854 miles

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

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

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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P436 WGO is a 1997 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P436 WGO, 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 P436 WGO registered?

P436 WGO is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P436 WGO safe to buy?

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