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R224 TOJ

1997 Rover 820

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,263 mi
Last recorded120,263 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR224 TOJ
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 120,263 miles

full pipes BADLY corroded at rear

rear no plate slightly defective.

Fail 21 Oct 2008 120,263 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

full pipes BADLY corroded at rear

rear no plate slightly defective.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 109,737 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

hi level brake light partially inop

rear discs pitted & suspect rear pads low

rear no plate discoloured

Fail 24 Oct 2007 109,607 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

both front tyres worn on edges

hi level brake light partially inop

rear discs pitted & suspect rear pads low

rear no plate discoloured

Pass 3 Nov 2006 98,654 miles

n/s washer poor †o/s wiper split †high level brakelight partly inop †back box corroding †rear tyres worn low on edges

Fail 2 Nov 2006 98,654 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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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R224 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 820 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R224 TOJ, 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 R224 TOJ registered?

R224 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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