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P491 FOF

1996 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,652 mi
Last recorded44,652 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP491 FOF
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2026 44,652 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 44,396 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2024 44,102 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 43,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 42,841 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 42,372 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 41,697 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 41,027 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 40,440 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 39,676 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 38,558 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 38,183 miles

Minor exhaust leak at front pipe

Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,316 miles

Minor exhaust leak at front pipe

Pass 4 May 2012 36,418 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2011 35,640 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 34,221 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 33,457 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 32,476 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 31,585 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 30,234 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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P491 FOF is a 1996 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P491 FOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P491 FOF registered?

P491 FOF is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P491 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P491 FOF shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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