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P517 TNV

1997 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

94,808 mi
Last recorded94,808 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP517 TNV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 94,808 miles

Althouh passed brake test may benifit from brake service

Brake pedal pad rubber show wear

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

Noted cracking to sidewall of offside rear tyre

Noted cracking to tread area of nearside tyre no cords or bulges visible at this time

Noted rusting to all brake disc's

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

Offside rea shock absorber getting weak in operation

Fail 5 Jul 2008 94,808 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Althouh passed brake test may benifit from brake service

Brake pedal pad rubber show wear

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

Noted cracking to sidewall of offside rear tyre

Noted cracking to tread area of nearside tyre no cords or bulges visible at this time

Noted rusting to all brake disc's

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

Offside rea shock absorber getting weak in operation

Pass 8 Jan 2007 89,234 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 89,229 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 86,177 miles

Very little reserve travel on park brake lever.

nearside rear shock absorber leaking.

play in offside front inner 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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P517 TNV is a 1997 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P517 TNV, 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 P517 TNV registered?

P517 TNV is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 31 July 1997.

Is P517 TNV safe to buy?

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