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Q206JJO

1997 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,223 mi
Last recorded100,223 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ206JJO
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 3 Mar 2010 100,223 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

REPAIR TO N/S OUTER SILL

SUSPENSION LOWERED

Pass 1 Sep 2007 92,584 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 89,107 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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Q206JJO is a 1997 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Q206JJO, 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 Q206JJO registered?

Q206JJO is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is Q206JJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for Q206JJO 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.

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