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P861 MHP

1997 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,710 mi
Last recorded136,710 miles
Recorded on16 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP861 MHP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2012 136,710 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 May 2012 136,708 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 131,880 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Apr 2011 131,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 125,879 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 118,181 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

o/s/head light lense cracked

Pass 15 Apr 2009 118,181 miles

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

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

o/s/head light lense cracked

Pass 14 Apr 2008 111,715 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 111,715 miles

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 103,019 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 103,019 miles

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

o/s/f steering drumstick slight play.

oil leak possible sump.

Pass 10 Apr 2006 95,060 miles

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

slight play in offside of steering rack

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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P861 MHP is a 1997 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 P861 MHP, 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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P861 MHP is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 11 March 1997.

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