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P45 SRW

1997 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,004 mi
Last recorded138,004 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP45 SRW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 138,004 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 7 Oct 2008 137,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake pads low

Pass 10 Oct 2007 131,360 miles

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advised n/s f tyre starting to show wear on inside edge

advised o/sand n/s steering rack shows play at inner knuckle joints

h/brake lever shows slight travel

Fail 9 Oct 2007 131,360 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

advised n/s f tyre starting to show wear on inside edge

advised o/sand n/s steering rack shows play at inner knuckle joints

h/brake lever shows slight travel

Pass 10 Oct 2006 122,657 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 122,657 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

adevised slight play in nearside and offside steering rack

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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P45 SRW is a 1997 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P45 SRW, 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 P45 SRW registered?

P45 SRW is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 13 February 1997.

Is P45 SRW safe to buy?

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