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P851 COV

1996 Rover 820

Multi-colour Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

82,768 mi
Last recorded82,768 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP851 COV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 82,768 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 82,767 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 77,568 miles

OS REAR TYRE WORN,EXHAUST RUSTING AND SLIGHT BLOW,SLIGHT SCREEN DAMAGE,BRAKE PIPES RUSTING,ALL SUSPENSION BUSHES WORN

Pass 17 Jul 2007 73,285 miles

EXHAUST RUSTING. †N/S REAR BRAKE DISC RUSTING. †UNDERNEATH RUSTING.

Fail 10 Aug 2006 70,571 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 70,571 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 70,571 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 70,571 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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P851 COV is a 1996 Rover 820 in Multi-colour with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P851 COV, 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.

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What year was P851 COV registered?

P851 COV is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 27 August 1996.

Is P851 COV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P851 COV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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