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R267 TSN

1998 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,486 mi
Last recorded94,486 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR267 TSN
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2010 94,486 miles

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

nearside front brake disc slightly scored

nearside front c.v gaiter perished

wear / play in steering rack

Fail 8 Jun 2010 94,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

nearside front brake disc slightly scored

nearside front c.v gaiter perished

wear / play in steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2009 88,352 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2009 88,352 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2008 83,284 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 83,284 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 76,751 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 69,499 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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R267 TSN is a 1998 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R267 TSN, 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 R267 TSN registered?

R267 TSN is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R267 TSN safe to buy?

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