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P8 SJT

1971 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2007
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,629 mi
Last recorded37,629 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2006
Typical for 1971 Rover 820103,185 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP8 SJT
MakeRover
Model820
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 29 Nov 2006 37,629 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 35,125 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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P8 SJT is a 1971 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1971 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.6% with a typical mileage of 103,185 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 P8 SJT, 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 55 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 P8 SJT registered?

P8 SJT is a 1971 Rover 820, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is P8 SJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P8 SJT shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P8 SJT have outstanding finance?

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