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P75 TVS

1997 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

82,523 mi
Last recorded82,523 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP75 TVS
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 82,523 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 81,982 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 16 May 2013 81,614 miles

Oil leak

rubber suspention bushes perished

slight lift in both bottom ball joints

Pass 25 Apr 2012 80,908 miles

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

SLIGHT LIFT IN BOTH BOTTOM BALL JOINTS

Pass 4 May 2011 80,240 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 79,647 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 May 2010 79,647 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 12 May 2009 77,294 miles

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)

Pass 20 May 2008 72,190 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE , OFFSIDE LOW

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT INOPERATIVE

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 May 2007 66,545 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 60,665 miles

Nearside front tyre 3mm

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

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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P75 TVS is a 1997 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 P75 TVS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P75 TVS registered?

P75 TVS is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P75 TVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P75 TVS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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