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R185 AVC

1997 Rover 820

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,733 mi
Last recorded78,733 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 AVC
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Sep 2011 78,733 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 78,700 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 77,948 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 77,741 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2006 77,297 miles

ADVISE brake check n/s rear service and parking brake effort low for vehicle type

Pass 15 Oct 2005 76,813 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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R185 AVC is a 1997 Rover 820 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R185 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 R185 AVC registered?

R185 AVC is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R185 AVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R185 AVC shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R185 AVC have outstanding finance?

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