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P76 XUD

1996 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

144,743 mi
Last recorded144,743 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP76 XUD
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 144,743 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 136,594 miles

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

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

r/n/s/ light lens cracked

Fail 28 May 2009 136,594 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

r/n/s/ light lens cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2008 129,439 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 129,361 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

r/n/s light cluster slightly cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2007 122,361 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 122,230 miles

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

Oil leak

centre brake light missing

Pass 7 Jun 2006 115,179 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 115,141 miles

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

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

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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P76 XUD is a 1996 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P76 XUD, 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 P76 XUD registered?

P76 XUD is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 11 November 1996.

Is P76 XUD safe to buy?

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