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P461 PFA

1996 Rover 820

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,797 mi
Last recorded168,797 miles
Recorded on8 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP461 PFA
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2008 168,797 miles

(2.2B.1f)the nearside and the offside inner steering track rod ball pins are worn, indicating that a repair may soon be necessary

(2.3.2)the power steering drive belt is deteriorating and may soon require renewal

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating and may soon require renewal

(2.7.3)the rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil present

(3.7A.2e)the front brakes imbalance is at 20% which indicates that service may soon be required

(7.2.1)the fuel pipe union on the nearside rear chassis adjacent fuel tank is corroded and may soon require attention

Presence of engine oil indicative of a leak

Fail 6 May 2008 168,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

(2.2B.1f)the nearside and the offside inner steering track rod ball pins are worn, indicating that a repair may soon be necessary

(2.3.2)the power steering drive belt is deteriorating and may soon require renewal

(2.5C.1a)The nearside front outer constant velocity joint gaitor is deteriorating and may soon require renewal

(2.7.3)the rear shock absorbers have a light misting of oil present

(3.7A.2e)the front brakes imbalance is at 20% which indicates that service may soon be required

(7.2.1)the fuel pipe union on the nearside rear chassis adjacent fuel tank is corroded and may soon require attention

Presence of engine oil indicative of a leak

Pass 9 May 2007 162,434 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 162,434 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 May 2006 156,158 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 155,949 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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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P461 PFA is a 1996 Rover 820 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P461 PFA, 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 P461 PFA registered?

P461 PFA is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 2 December 1996.

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