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P820 FAS

1997 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

62,496 mi
Last recorded62,496 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 FAS
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 62,496 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 62,316 miles

Oil leak

slight play in offside front inner steering joint

Fail 25 Nov 2008 62,305 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

slight play in offside front inner steering joint

Pass 30 Nov 2007 57,385 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2007 57,376 miles

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 52,732 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 52,732 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 47,787 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 47,787 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P820 FAS is a 1997 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P820 FAS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P820 FAS?

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What year was P820 FAS registered?

P820 FAS is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 17 February 1997.

Is P820 FAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P820 FAS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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