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R212 JFH

1997 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,099 mi
Last recorded151,099 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 JFH
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 151,099 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 151,099 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 146,029 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 146,029 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Outer Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Outer Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 141,932 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 141,932 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 138,131 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 138,131 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 13 Jan 2006 130,920 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 130,920 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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R212 JFH is a 1997 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R212 JFH, 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 R212 JFH registered?

R212 JFH is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R212 JFH safe to buy?

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