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R183 AVC

1997 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,065 mi
Last recorded115,065 miles
Recorded on22 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 AVC
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2018 115,065 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 113,826 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 113,807 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 111,437 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 111,437 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 108,484 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 108,455 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 105,472 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 8 Jul 2014 105,416 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

N/S/R tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight coolant leak from expansion tank

Pass 25 Jul 2013 103,035 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 99,895 miles

front discs and pads wearing thin.

Pass 13 Jul 2011 96,519 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 93,271 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 90,329 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 86,430 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 81,509 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 75,836 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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R183 AVC is a 1997 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R183 AVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R183 AVC registered?

R183 AVC is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R183 AVC safe to buy?

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