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P605 DVA

1997 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

40,001 mi
Last recorded40,001 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP605 DVA
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 40,001 miles

Both front outer c.v gaitors are cracking

Pass 13 Jun 2019 39,187 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

offside rear inner and outer sill corroded but not seriously weakened

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 13 Jun 2018 38,798 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 38,522 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 38,262 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 37,976 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 37,976 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 37,097 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 36,527 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside wiper blade split

Pass 9 Jul 2012 35,711 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 35,378 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 34,470 miles

corrosion to the offside rear outer sill

Pass 2 Jul 2009 33,528 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 33,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 32,470 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear sill corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2007 31,383 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

centre floor is slightly damaged

Pass 7 Jul 2006 30,566 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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P605 DVA is a 1997 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 P605 DVA, 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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P605 DVA is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 1 June 1997.

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