MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,874 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
o/s/f lens cracked
Front bumper insecure
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front bumper insecure
Oil leak
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Rover 820?
Based on 92,659 MOT tests across 19,658 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R191 PBM is a 1998 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1998 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 89,064 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 R191 PBM, 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 28 years old, this Rover 820 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was R191 PBM registered?
R191 PBM is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 15 January 1998.
Is R191 PBM safe to buy?
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