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P804 HOV

1997 Rover 820

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,372 mi
Last recorded80,372 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP804 HOV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2012 80,372 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 72,944 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 65,612 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 59,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,057 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 51,356 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 51,356 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 42,527 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 36,610 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 34,775 miles

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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P804 HOV is a 1997 Rover 820 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P804 HOV, 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.

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What year was P804 HOV registered?

P804 HOV is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P804 HOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P804 HOV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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