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R132 BRW

1997 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,236 mi
Last recorded69,236 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2005
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 BRW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2005 69,236 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2005 69,163 miles

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

coolant leaking

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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R132 BRW is a 1997 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R132 BRW, 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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How do I check the history of R132 BRW?

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What year was R132 BRW registered?

R132 BRW is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R132 BRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R132 BRW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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