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P84 RWT

1996 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,096 mi
Last recorded133,096 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP84 RWT
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2008 133,096 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 130,795 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 124,540 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 124,540 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc slightly 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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P84 RWT is a 1996 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P84 RWT, 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

How do I check the history of P84 RWT?

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What year was P84 RWT registered?

P84 RWT is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P84 RWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P84 RWT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P84 RWT have outstanding finance?

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