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P838 FOP

1996 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

109,258 mi
Last recorded109,258 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP838 FOP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 109,258 miles

Corrosion under body

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 104,966 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 101,239 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front tyre inner edge slightly worn

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 97,041 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Oct 2014 97,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 93,012 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 91,357 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 86,418 miles

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

Oil leak

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

nearside and offside rear brake disc's corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2010 83,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2009 80,414 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 75,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Feb 2007 72,134 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 69,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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P838 FOP is a 1996 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 P838 FOP, 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.

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What year was P838 FOP registered?

P838 FOP is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 28 August 1996.

Is P838 FOP safe to buy?

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