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P717 HGM

1997 Rover 820

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

276,913 mi
Last recorded276,913 miles
Recorded on14 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP717 HGM
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 May 2013 276,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

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

both front ant-roll bar drop link bushes starting to perrish

metal brake pipes starting to corrode

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 23 May 2012 262,918 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 May 2012 262,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 247,247 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres slighly out of shape

slight brake bind to o/s/f brake

slight play in inner rack joints

Fail 5 May 2011 247,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres slighly out of shape

slight brake bind to o/s/f brake

slight play in inner rack joints

Pass 19 May 2010 229,954 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 229,949 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

corrosion to underside of vehicle

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

general body corrosion

number plates poor condition

o/s/f brake slightly binding

oil leak

slight play steering rack

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 22 Apr 2009 210,937 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 210,937 miles

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

front discs lipped

general body corrosion

o/s/f fog lamp not working

oil leak

rear discs slightly corroded

slight play in front wheels

stone chips to screen

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 13 May 2008 192,351 miles

o/s/f indicator lense cracked

slight play o/s/f wheel

unable to see inner brake pads

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 1 May 2007 170,754 miles

front tyres on 2mm †nearside front tyre worn on outer edge †both rear tyres wearing on inner edges †unable to see inner brake pads †oil leak †slight play offside front wheel

Pass 2 May 2006 151,952 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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P717 HGM is a 1997 Rover 820 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P717 HGM, 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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P717 HGM is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 20 June 1997.

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