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P935 JVW

1996 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

185,991 mi
Last recorded185,991 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP935 JVW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 185,991 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

coolant bottle leaking

Pass 16 May 2014 179,202 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2014 179,202 miles

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 168,521 miles

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

engine over heated duren test

front wipers are worn

washers are poor

Pass 22 May 2012 158,066 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 155,188 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 148,133 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 137,263 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 137,263 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 124,603 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 112,855 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 103,430 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 103,430 miles

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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P935 JVW is a 1996 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P935 JVW, 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 P935 JVW registered?

P935 JVW is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 9 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P935 JVW shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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