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P848 BNT

1996 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,049 mi
Last recorded113,049 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP848 BNT
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2015 113,049 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 112,239 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 111,312 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012
Pass 2 Nov 2011 108,851 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 107,103 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 105,880 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 103,898 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 102,112 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 102,068 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2006 96,963 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2006 96,331 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 94,301 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 94,301 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P848 BNT is a 1996 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P848 BNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P848 BNT registered?

P848 BNT is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P848 BNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P848 BNT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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