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P780 GHE

1996 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,601 mi
Last recorded105,601 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2005
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 GHE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2005 105,601 miles

EXCESSIVE WATER LEAK

Fail 26 Sep 2005 105,574 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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P780 GHE is a 1996 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P780 GHE, 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

How do I check the history of P780 GHE?

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What year was P780 GHE registered?

P780 GHE is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 20 August 1996.

Is P780 GHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P780 GHE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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