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P779 EOE

1996 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,383 mi
Last recorded87,383 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP779 EOE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2010 87,383 miles

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

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 12 May 2009 79,900 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 79,900 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2008 74,655 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 70,609 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 May 2007 70,596 miles

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2006 64,195 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 64,195 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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P779 EOE is a 1996 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P779 EOE, 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 P779 EOE registered?

P779 EOE is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 22 August 1996.

Is P779 EOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P779 EOE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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