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P83 NHK

1997 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,172 mi
Last recorded168,172 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP83 NHK
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 168,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Door corroding.

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

Fail 16 Jan 2018 168,170 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Due to exhaust leakage. (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front and centre. (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure ()

Nearside Rear Door corroding.

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 164,350 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 164,346 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 159,387 miles

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

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure.

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 159,387 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Bumper insecure.

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 155,145 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 150,410 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Jan 2014 150,376 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 145,203 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 140,863 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 135,939 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 130,322 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 123,545 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 115,267 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 107,997 miles

parking brake performance very close to limit

Pass 26 Jan 2006 99,299 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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P83 NHK is a 1997 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P83 NHK, 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 P83 NHK registered?

P83 NHK is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 13 March 1997.

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