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P745 OWU

1996 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,685 mi
Last recorded126,685 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP745 OWU
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 126,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear wheel arches corroded

Slight wear in steering rack

Pass 19 Mar 2007 122,246 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 122,249 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 118,267 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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P745 OWU is a 1996 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P745 OWU, 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 P745 OWU registered?

P745 OWU is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P745 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P745 OWU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P745 OWU have outstanding finance?

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