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P856 ONK

1996 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,924 mi
Last recorded131,924 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 ONK
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2007 131,924 miles

steering rack has play.all steel brake pipes corroaded.inside of cat broken.rear discs corroaded.

Fail 27 Dec 2007 131,916 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

steering rack has play.all steel brake pipes corroaded.inside of cat broken.rear discs corroaded.

Pass 28 Dec 2006 126,813 miles

temp. fuel cap fitted. †end float n/s o/s steering rack. †cooling fan inop.

Fail 27 Dec 2006 126,785 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

temp. fuel cap fitted. †end float n/s o/s rack. †cooling fan not working.

Pass 27 Jan 2006 119,320 miles

brake imbalance fronts 15% left low

slight end play in steering rack both sides

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2006 119,288 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

some end play in steering rack both sides

temporary fuel cap fitted

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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P856 ONK is a 1996 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P856 ONK, 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 P856 ONK registered?

P856 ONK is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is P856 ONK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P856 ONK shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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