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P551 FVP

1997 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,110 mi
Last recorded111,110 miles
Recorded on16 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP551 FVP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2007 111,110 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint worn but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)

both front to rear and both front brake pipes showing signs of corrosion.

o/s/r= handbrake clevis pin stiff.

rubber power steering pipe slightly chafed.

slight bind from n/s/f brake.

Pass 8 Jun 2006 108,197 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 108,197 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside front wiperblade split

rear wiperblade split

Pass 3 Jun 2005 101,703 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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P551 FVP is a 1997 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P551 FVP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P551 FVP registered?

P551 FVP is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P551 FVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P551 FVP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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