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R193 DPP

1998 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,401 mi
Last recorded125,401 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 DPP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 125,401 miles

abs light intermittant working at time of test.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 125,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

abs light intermittant working at time of test.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 122,872 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 117,492 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 117,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 110,705 miles

o/s headlamp chipped oil low rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Oct 2007 101,946 miles

o/s head lamp chipped oil low front tyres & n/s/r tyres worn on edges nail in o/s/r steel brake pipes rusting both front cv boots perrishing

Pass 4 Jul 2006 92,863 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R193 DPP is a 1998 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R193 DPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R193 DPP registered?

R193 DPP is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 26 May 1998.

Is R193 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R193 DPP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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