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R188 BWX

1997 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,138 mi
Last recorded63,138 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR188 BWX
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 15 Sep 2009 63,138 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 61,306 miles

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)

wheel alignment causing excessive wear on tyre edges

Pass 29 Aug 2006 58,975 miles

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

spare tyre low tread

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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R188 BWX is a 1997 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R188 BWX, 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

How do I check the history of R188 BWX?

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What year was R188 BWX registered?

R188 BWX is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R188 BWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R188 BWX shows 3 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 R188 BWX have outstanding finance?

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