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P639 HWF

1996 Rover 820

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,039 mi
Last recorded126,039 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP639 HWF
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2009 126,039 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 14 Dec 2009 126,039 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 123,268 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Dec 2007 121,525 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 119,158 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 117,039 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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P639 HWF is a 1996 Rover 820 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 P639 HWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P639 HWF registered?

P639 HWF is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 23 October 1996.

Is P639 HWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P639 HWF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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