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P456 TBD

1997 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

98,719 mi
Last recorded98,719 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 TBD
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 98,719 miles

Fuel filler neck corroding.

Nearside front brake pads getting low.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight weep from nearside rear damper.

Sligt blow from exhaust centre section.

Fail 28 May 2009 98,719 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel filler neck corroding.

Nearside front brake pads getting low.

Slight play in offside front suspension lower ball joint.

Slight weep from nearside rear damper.

Sligt blow from exhaust centre section.

Pass 29 May 2008 92,270 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 87,352 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 87,352 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 81,754 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2006 81,754 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

oil leak to engine.

Pass 21 Jun 2005 76,137 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2005 76,137 miles

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

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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P456 TBD is a 1997 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P456 TBD, 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 P456 TBD registered?

P456 TBD is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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