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R180 GOK

1997 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,238 mi
Last recorded78,238 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 GOK
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2009 78,238 miles

BRAKE & FUEL PIPES SHOWING CORROSION. CLUTCH PEDAL NOT FULLY RETURNING. OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE & G/BOX. ALL BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF OVER HEATING. N/S/F & N/S/R TYRES SIDE WALL DAMAGED

Fail 15 Apr 2009 78,233 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

BRAKE & FUEL PIPES SHOWING CORROSION. CLUTCH PEDAL NOT FULLY RETURNING. OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE & G/BOX. ALL BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF OVER HEATING. N/S/F & N/S/R TYRES SIDE WALL DAMAGED

Pass 5 Apr 2008 73,864 miles

EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS. N/S/F TYRE NICKED AT SIDEWALL

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Apr 2008 73,864 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS. N/S/F TYRE NICKED AT SIDEWALL

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Dec 2006 66,614 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 66,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED. TRAVEL ON HAND BRAKE LEVER. BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS INNER FACES CORRODED/SCORED. BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, STRONGLEY ADVISE NEW TYRES. O/S/F BRAKE DISC SHOWING SIGNS OF OVER HEATING/SLIGHT BIND

Pass 22 Nov 2005 61,879 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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R180 GOK is a 1997 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R180 GOK, 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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R180 GOK is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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