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P520 FOM

1996 Rover 80

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

63,433 mi
Last recorded63,433 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 8096,687 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 FOM
MakeRover
Model80
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2007 63,433 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 63,428 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 60,700 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 60,653 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2006 60,264 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r door inop from outside exhaust fouling on rear suspension rear tyres sidewalls cracked

How Reliable is the Rover 80?

Based on 2,851 MOT tests across 521 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
517
Miles/Year
67
Year Lifespan
521
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 186
brake binding 111
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 98
parking brake recording little or no effort 87
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 63
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P520 FOM is a 1996 Rover 80 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Rover 80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 96,687 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 80 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P520 FOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 80 typically stays on UK roads for around 67 years. At 30 years old, this Rover 80 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P520 FOM registered?

P520 FOM is a 1996 Rover 80, first registered on 20 September 1996.

Is P520 FOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P520 FOM shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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