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P561 KUK

1997 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

61,744 mi
Last recorded61,744 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP561 KUK
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2015 61,744 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 61,401 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 60,813 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 60,417 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 59,949 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 59,376 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 58,750 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 58,047 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 57,267 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 57,267 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 56,522 miles

slight play in steering rack offside

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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P561 KUK is a 1997 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 P561 KUK, 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 P561 KUK registered?

P561 KUK is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 1 May 1997.

Is P561 KUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P561 KUK shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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