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P604 KDA

1997 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,353 mi
Last recorded84,353 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP604 KDA
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 84,353 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 84,352 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 81,118 miles

slight corrosion on rear suspensions and underbody

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/f mirror head taped up but secure

n/s/f wing corroded

oil leak around engine

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Fail 27 Jun 2011 81,118 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/f mirror head taped up but secure

n/s/f wing corroded

oil leak around engine

slight corrosion on rear suspensions and underbody

slight play in o/s/f steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2010 77,511 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 77,509 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2009 74,916 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2008 71,220 miles

Both front outer CV gaiters perrished and cracked

Both front tyres cracked around edges

High level brake light not working

Pass 8 Jun 2007 66,574 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 66,574 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both constant velocity joint gaiters perished

eye level stop light only partially working

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside rear shock absorber leaking oil

Pass 9 Jun 2006 63,018 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 63,018 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2005 57,263 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 57,263 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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P604 KDA is a 1997 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P604 KDA, 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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P604 KDA is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 25 March 1997.

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