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P983 ORJ

1997 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,192 mi
Last recorded76,192 miles
Recorded on24 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP983 ORJ
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2010 76,192 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 May 2010 76,137 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 May 2009 71,999 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 71,999 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 68,556 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/f tyre void of tread on edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

Pass 31 May 2007 64,234 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 30 May 2006 60,112 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 60,112 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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P983 ORJ is a 1997 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 P983 ORJ, 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.

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What year was P983 ORJ registered?

P983 ORJ is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P983 ORJ safe to buy?

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