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P823 TEG

1997 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,050 mi
Last recorded82,050 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP823 TEG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 82,050 miles

both front strut lower yoke bushes getting worn

brake pipes to front flexes getting corroded

engine oil leak

existing repairs to nearside rear outer sill appear ok

metal part of front flexes getting corroded

offside rear tyre casing showing signs of deformity

some corrosion rear chassis rails and rear suspension mounting points

some play front and rear drop links

Pass 6 Sep 2010 81,470 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 81,466 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 80,729 miles

both c.v boots getting perished

brake pipes to front flexes getting corroded

engine oil leak

rear suspension tie bar front brackets getting corroded

some play steering rack

Pass 16 Aug 2008 80,400 miles

both c.v boots getting perished

both front strut lower yoke bushes getting perished

both rear tyre outer walls getting perished

brake pipes to both rear flexes getting corroded

fuel tank straps getting corroded

power steering rack showing some signs of weeping

rear chassis rails,floors and floor crossmembers getting corroded

rear discs showing signs of corrosion

rear trailing arm front bushes getting worn

some corrosion both rear undersills

Pass 18 May 2007 79,124 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 77,365 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 77,356 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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P823 TEG is a 1997 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P823 TEG, 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

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What year was P823 TEG registered?

P823 TEG is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 22 July 1997.

Is P823 TEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P823 TEG shows 8 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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