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P845 UNM

1997 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,773 mi
Last recorded146,773 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 UNM
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2022 146,773 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 145,935 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 144,849 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 139,448 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 136,693 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 136,676 miles

Centre Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

NS HEADLAMP CONDENSATION ON LENS

REAR METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SLIGHT PLAY OS STEERING RACK INNER BUSH/JOINT

Pass 16 May 2007 133,684 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs pitted

offside rear tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 3 Apr 2006 125,771 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 125,761 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nail in tyre

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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P845 UNM is a 1997 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P845 UNM, 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 P845 UNM registered?

P845 UNM is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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