1997 Rover 820 2.0L Petrol · P144 DVE
1997 Rover 820 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 27 Jun 1997. Recorded mileage 122,695 miles. MOT valid until 07 Jun 2027.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 820
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 07 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 122,695 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P144 DVE Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2026
- 122,695 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P144 DVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 820 (P144 DVE) between June 2006 and May 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 May 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)”; “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)”.
P144 DVE Mileage History
- 08/06/2006108,830 mi
- 09/06/2006108,830 mi
- 02/06/2007109,231 mi+401 mi
- 29/05/2008109,745 mi+514 mi
- 29/05/2008109,745 mi
- 27/05/2009110,859 mi+1,114 mi
- 26/05/2010111,631 mi+772 mi
- 01/06/2011112,046 mi+415 mi
- 03/06/2011112,053 mi+7 mi
- 24/05/2012112,453 mi+400 mi
- 29/05/2013112,798 mi+345 mi
- 21/05/2014113,169 mi+371 mi
- 27/05/2015113,494 mi+325 mi
- 26/05/2016113,819 mi+325 mi
- 30/05/2017114,298 mi+479 mi
- 15/05/2018114,860 mi+562 mi
- 17/05/2019115,389 mi+529 mi
- 29/05/2020115,977 mi+588 mi
- 18/05/2021116,529 mi+552 mi
- 19/05/2022117,081 mi+552 mi
- 26/05/2023117,900 mi+819 mi
- 29/05/2024119,581 mi+1,681 mi
- 03/06/2024119,644 mi+63 mi
- 27/05/2025121,492 mi+1,848 mi
- 23/05/2026122,695 mi+1,203 mi
Average of roughly 695 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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