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P982 LKO

1997 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,549 mi
Last recorded58,549 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP982 LKO
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 58,549 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 53,784 miles

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

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 1 Mar 2013 50,303 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 45,595 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both outer cv gaiters perished

exhaust system has a sporty note

front and rear shock absorbers have poor damping effect

n/s/r tyre perished

parking brake lever has very little reserve travel

rear surface of o/s/r brake disc corroded

slight play within o/s steering joints

Fail 7 Mar 2012 45,595 miles

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

exhaust system has a sporty note

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both outer cv gaiters perished

front and rear shock absorbers have poor damping effect

n/s/r tyre perished

parking brake lever has very little reserve travel

rear surface of o/s/r brake disc corroded

slight play within o/s steering joints

Pass 10 Mar 2011 43,034 miles

both outer cv gaiters perished

some movement within offside track rod ball joint

Fail 10 Mar 2011 43,034 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both outer cv gaiters perished

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

rear brake discs in poor condition

some movement within offside track rod ball joint

Pass 11 Mar 2010 39,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 39,698 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 35,053 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light

handbrake travel close to fail

n/s wiper starting to split

Fail 4 Mar 2009 35,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear indicators starting to show white light

handbrake travel close to fail

n/s wiper starting to split

Pass 8 Mar 2008 33,896 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 32,590 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 30,425 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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P982 LKO is a 1997 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P982 LKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P982 LKO registered?

P982 LKO is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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