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P802 TWX

1996 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,191 mi
Last recorded97,191 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP802 TWX
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2008 97,191 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine leaking oil

Pass 2 Nov 2007 93,233 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front CV boots cracked

brakes juddering

engine leaking oil

play in NSF anti roll bar link

rear pads on limit

slight play in NSF bottom ball joint

Pass 14 Nov 2006 87,494 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

corrosion along underside of vehicle also all suspension bushes perishing

fuel filler neck pipes corroded as is fuel tank

Fail 13 Nov 2006 87,494 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

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

corrosion along underside of vehicle also all suspension components perishing

fuel filler neck pipes corroded & evidence of a smell of fuel bit no obvious signs of a leak

fuel tank 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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P802 TWX 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 P802 TWX, 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 P802 TWX registered?

P802 TWX is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P802 TWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P802 TWX 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.

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