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R244 LVC

1998 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

55,590 mi
Last recorded55,590 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 LVC
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 55,590 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 55,209 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 55,209 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 55,127 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 53,842 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 53,361 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 52,402 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 51,560 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 51,237 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 50,003 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

h/brake travel high

knock from pas rack noted

rear ex box corroded and slight blow

wiper blades noisy

Pass 17 Feb 2007 48,262 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 47,143 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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R244 LVC is a 1998 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R244 LVC, 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 R244 LVC registered?

R244 LVC is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R244 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R244 LVC shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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