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P454 EOG

1996 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

59,227 mi
Last recorded59,227 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP454 EOG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 59,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 59,227 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 58,316 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2010 58,306 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,430 miles

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

srs lamp on (airbag system)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 55,364 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

srs lamp on (airbag system)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 52,939 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 49,487 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 49,487 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2005 45,675 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 45,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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P454 EOG is a 1996 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P454 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.

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What year was P454 EOG registered?

P454 EOG is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 28 August 1996.

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