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R196 FVE

1997 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,154 mi
Last recorded136,154 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 FVE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2010 136,154 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 131,373 miles

BOTH FRONT AND NSR TYRESWORN *

HEADLAMP PATTERNS A LITTLE INDISTINCT AND ON AIM LIMITS* ACCEPTABLE WIPER SCUFFS AND MINOR CHIPS ON WINDSCREEN* INDICATORS LOOSING ORANGE EFFECT - JUST OK* OIL AND COOLANT LEAKS - SUMP IN POOR CONDITION*

PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS* FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN* ANTI ROLL BAR END LINK BAR BUSHES WORN* BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN GENERAL - UNABLE TO EXAMINE PIPES IN ENTIRETY*

Fail 14 Oct 2008 131,373 miles

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

BOTH FRONT AND NSR TYRESWORN *

HEADLAMP PATTERNS A LITTLE INDISTINCT AND ON AIM LIMITS* ACCEPTABLE WIPER SCUFFS AND MINOR CHIPS ON WINDSCREEN* INDICATORS LOOSING ORANGE EFFECT - JUST OK* OIL AND COOLANT LEAKS - SUMP IN POOR CONDITION*

PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS* FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN* ANTI ROLL BAR END LINK BAR BUSHES WORN* BRAKE PIPES CORRODED IN GENERAL - UNABLE TO EXAMINE PIPES IN ENTIRETY*

Pass 26 Oct 2007 127,084 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLLBAR ENDBUSHES WORN* REAR TYRES WORN AND PERISHED - NSRON LIMIT* SUSPECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS BBEGINNING TO SEEP*

NSF HEADLAMP PATTERN POOR - AIMS ON LIMIT* ACCEPTABLE WINDSCREEN CHIP AND WIPER CHAFF MARKS*FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN* VARIOUS OIL LEAKS* WATER LEAK*REARBRAKE DISCS WORN* UNDERBODY SHIELDS RESTRICT EXAMINATION*

SUMP HEAVILY RUSTED* EVIDENCE OF WATER LEAKAGE PLEASE MONITOR* OIL AND WATER LEAKS ARE A THREAT TO CAMBELT* STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY RUSTED* ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST*

Fail 22 Oct 2007 127,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT ANTI ROLLBAR ENDBUSHES WORN* REAR TYRES WORN AND PERISHED - NSRON LIMIT* SUSPECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS BBEGINNING TO SEEP*

NSF HEADLAMP PATTERN POOR - AIMS ON LIMIT* ACCEPTABLE WINDSCREEN CHIP AND WIPER CHAFF MARKS*FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN* VARIOUS OIL LEAKS* WATER LEAK*REARBRAKE DISCS WORN* UNDERBODY SHIELDS RESTRICT EXAMINATION*

Pass 20 Oct 2006 122,650 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 122,650 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

ACCEPTABLE WINDSCREEN WIPER CHAF MARK AND CHIP ON SCREEN* LITTLE RESERVE TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE* PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS* FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS RUSTED AND WORN* UNABLE TO CHECK BRAKE PIPES WHERE ROUTED INSIDE*

FRONT AND REAR STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS RUSTED IN GENERAL*FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR END LINK BAR BUSHES WORN* ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AT TIME OF TEST AND FOUND TO BE OK APART FROM FAILS*

VARIOUS OIL LEAKS - POTENTIAL TO SOAK, CONTAMINATE AND MASK OTHER LEAKAGE - ALSO THREAT TO CAM BELT* BOTH OUTER CV BOOTS VERY PERISHED- AT FAILURE POINT* REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES*

Pass 21 Oct 2005 114,179 miles

both rear discs worn

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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R196 FVE is a 1997 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R196 FVE, 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.

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What year was R196 FVE registered?

R196 FVE is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R196 FVE safe to buy?

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