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P599 RPW

1997 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,977 mi
Last recorded146,977 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP599 RPW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2010 146,977 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 146,895 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2009 144,179 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 144,134 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 140,699 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 140,642 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 138,495 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 138,492 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 134,871 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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P599 RPW is a 1997 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P599 RPW, 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 P599 RPW registered?

P599 RPW is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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