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H197 OJW

1991 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,898 mi
Last recorded55,898 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2007
Typical for 1991 Rover 82095,503 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH197 OJW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2007 55,898 miles

both rear wheel bearings have slight movement

both sills have surface corrosion

nearside door mirror cracked but serviceable

nearside rack end slight movement

water leak from engine

Pass 14 Mar 2006 45,795 miles

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

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 13 Mar 2006 45,793 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

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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H197 OJW is a 1991 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 95,503 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 H197 OJW, 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 35 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H197 OJW registered?

H197 OJW is a 1991 Rover 820, first registered on 1 March 1991.

Is H197 OJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for H197 OJW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does H197 OJW have outstanding finance?

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