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P910 HJW

1996 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

97,617 mi
Last recorded97,617 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP910 HJW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2007 97,617 miles

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

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 91,711 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 91,448 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

FRONT NUMBER PLATE

HANDBRAKE TRAVEL

O/S & N/S FLOOR TO SILLS CORRODING

O/S/F SHOCK ABSORBER DAMP

O/S/R & N/S/R JACKING POINTS CORRODING

O/S/R & N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP

O/S/R & N/S/R TYRES PERISHING

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

SHOCK ABSORBERS WEAK

Pass 25 Nov 2005 84,216 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP

FRONT TO REAR FUEL LINES CORRODING

OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE / GEARBOX

Fail 24 Nov 2005 84,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

FRONT TO REAR FUEL LINES CORRODING

O/S/R & N/S/R SHOCK ABSORBERS DAMP

OIL LEAKS FROM ENGINE/ GEARBOX

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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P910 HJW is a 1996 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P910 HJW, 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 P910 HJW registered?

P910 HJW is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 29 October 1996.

Is P910 HJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P910 HJW shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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