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P501 HOA

1996 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,364 mi
Last recorded79,364 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 HOA
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2007 79,364 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

N/S/F INDICATOR LENSE MISSING BUT DOES NOT SHOW WHITE LIGHT

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

O/S/F WING DAMAGED BUT HAS NO SHARPE EDGES

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 76,316 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 76,272 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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P501 HOA is a 1996 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P501 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P501 HOA?

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What year was P501 HOA registered?

P501 HOA is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 10 December 1996.

Is P501 HOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P501 HOA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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