MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,962 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 820?
Based on 92,659 MOT tests across 19,658 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P556 UGN is a 1997 Rover 820 in Red 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 P556 UGN, 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 P556 UGN registered?
P556 UGN is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 21 March 1997.
Is P556 UGN safe to buy?
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