MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,878 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
damp around power steering fluid resevior
parking brake travel high
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 820?
Based on 92,659 MOT tests across 19,658 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P829 MKM is a 1997 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.
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 P829 MKM, 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 P829 MKM registered?
P829 MKM is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is P829 MKM safe to buy?
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