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P849 LOP

1997 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,714 mi
Last recorded135,714 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP849 LOP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 135,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 135,693 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 131,793 miles

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 131,789 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement parking brake (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering retaining device insecure track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 125,460 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 123,920 miles

front brake pads low

rear brake discs slightly pitted

rear tyres slightly misshaped

Pass 8 Jul 2011 120,708 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 120,708 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

fuel tank filler pipe [ metal ] and breather pipes corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2010 113,893 miles

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

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

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

oil leak

slight corrosion to both sills

tyre size = 215/45ZR17

Fail 8 Jul 2010 113,893 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

both rear tyres feathered on inner edges

oil leak

slight corrosion to both sills

tyre size = 215/45ZR17

Fail 6 Jul 2009 105,024 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

slight corrosion to both sills

Pass 6 Jul 2009 105,024 miles

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

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

oil leaks from engine and gearbox

slight corrosion to both sills

Pass 14 Jul 2008 93,485 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine/gearbox oil leaks

Pass 12 Jul 2007 83,557 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 76,367 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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P849 LOP is a 1997 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P849 LOP, 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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P849 LOP is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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