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P682 OPV

1996 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,641 mi
Last recorded141,641 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP682 OPV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 141,641 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 138,547 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 138,547 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 134,512 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 134,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2005 130,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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P682 OPV is a 1996 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P682 OPV, 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 P682 OPV registered?

P682 OPV is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 29 November 1996.

Is P682 OPV safe to buy?

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