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P874 HRW

1996 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

58,452 mi
Last recorded58,452 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP874 HRW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2013 58,452 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 58,104 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 51,471 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2011 51,436 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 51,505 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 51,505 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 51,168 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 50,064 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 48,117 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 44,925 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 May 2006 43,564 miles

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

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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P874 HRW is a 1996 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P874 HRW, 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 P874 HRW?

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What year was P874 HRW registered?

P874 HRW is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 13 September 1996.

Is P874 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P874 HRW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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