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P487 HOA

1996 Rover 820

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,599 mi
Last recorded119,599 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP487 HOA
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2017 119,599 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault a.b.s light on (3.4.1c)

Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle osf door wont open from outside (6.2.B.1b)

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

Front steering rack damp

Front stone in front screen

Oil leak oil leaks from engine ()

Rear rear discs corroded

fuel cap not checked unable to open cap

Pass 1 Mar 2016 118,367 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 2 Mar 2015 116,443 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 114,561 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

catalyst rattling

Fail 4 Mar 2014 114,561 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

catalyst rattling

Pass 1 Mar 2013 111,958 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 109,360 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 107,414 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 105,451 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 100,343 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 100,343 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2008 95,121 miles

BOTH REAR INDICATORS DISCOULERD

BOTH REAR SHOCKABSORBERS DAMP

ENGINE LEAKING OIL

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED ZONE "B" (MAY SPREAD)

Pass 10 May 2007 85,455 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 85,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2006 73,944 miles

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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P487 HOA is a 1996 Rover 820 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P487 HOA, 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 P487 HOA registered?

P487 HOA is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 10 December 1996.

Is P487 HOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P487 HOA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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