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P865 JWF

1996 Rover 820

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,269 mi
Last recorded113,269 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 JWF
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2007 113,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all tyres slightly perrished

Fail 10 Jul 2007 113,226 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

all tyres are slightly perrished

Pass 10 Mar 2006 111,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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P865 JWF is a 1996 Rover 820 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P865 JWF, 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

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What year was P865 JWF registered?

P865 JWF is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 17 October 1996.

Is P865 JWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P865 JWF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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