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P810 AEC

1996 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,993 mi
Last recorded95,993 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP810 AEC
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2015 95,993 miles

nearside & offside front inner sills corroded

nearside front & offside front steering tie arm has play

Pass 3 Jan 2013 86,700 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 81,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front & rear brake discs worn

nearside & offside inner sills & chassis corrroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front steering tie arm has slight play

Fail 13 Jul 2011 81,598 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front & rear brake discs worn

nearside & offside inner sills & chassis corrroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside front steering tie arm has slight play

Pass 15 Oct 2009 76,967 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 73,817 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 71,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 71,439 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 69,085 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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P810 AEC is a 1996 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P810 AEC, 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

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What year was P810 AEC registered?

P810 AEC is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P810 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P810 AEC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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