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R355 BBJ

1998 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

108,111 mi
Last recorded108,111 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 BBJ
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2019 108,111 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 104,905 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2018 104,905 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Bumper insecure. (6.1.C.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 101,508 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 97,830 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 97,830 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 94,277 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 94,277 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 89,644 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 84,050 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 84,050 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 78,742 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 78,742 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 74,503 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 74,500 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 70,871 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 70,871 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 67,665 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 64,217 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 64,217 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 9 Jan 2007 60,892 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 60,892 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 56,787 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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R355 BBJ is a 1998 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R355 BBJ, 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 R355 BBJ registered?

R355 BBJ is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R355 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R355 BBJ shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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