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P61 KAV

1996 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,186 mi
Last recorded70,186 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 KAV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2014 70,186 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2014 70,186 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 69,512 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Nov 2013 69,512 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2012 64,237 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2012 64,237 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2011 63,113 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 1 Nov 2011 63,112 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 6 Nov 2010 61,989 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2010 61,984 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2009 60,369 miles

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)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 57,651 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 55,278 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 52,932 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 50,642 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P61 KAV is a 1996 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 91,978 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 P61 KAV, 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 30 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P61 KAV registered?

P61 KAV is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 11 December 1996.

Is P61 KAV safe to buy?

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