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VTP 89

1997 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

126,885 mi
Last recorded126,885 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVTP 89
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 126,885 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2025 125,860 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 124,434 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 123,785 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 123,034 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2020 122,095 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 121,058 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 119,399 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 119,399 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 116,326 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 113,923 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 112,383 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 109,965 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 106,279 miles

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

power steering pipes coroding.

Pass 16 Jul 2009 104,232 miles

corosion setting in at o/s sill

Pass 25 Jul 2008 98,319 miles

o/s sill coroding

Pass 26 Jul 2007 90,155 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 80,929 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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VTP 89 is a 1997 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 VTP 89, 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

How do I check the history of VTP 89?

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What year was VTP 89 registered?

VTP 89 is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is VTP 89 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VTP 89 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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