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R105 EHT

1997 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,638 mi
Last recorded67,638 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR105 EHT
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 11 Dec 2009 67,638 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

water ingress into boot

Pass 12 Dec 2008 63,753 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 58,006 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 51,519 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R105 EHT is a 1997 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R105 EHT, 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 R105 EHT registered?

R105 EHT is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R105 EHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R105 EHT shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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