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R376 FFU

1998 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,105 mi
Last recorded131,105 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR376 FFU
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2011 131,105 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres are winter run flat tyres

Pass 16 Nov 2010 107,364 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

creeking sound on lock to lock check

vechile lowered and wheels not standard

Fail 9 Nov 2010 107,255 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

creeking sound on lock to lock check

vechile lowered and wheels not standard

Pass 13 Nov 2009 95,075 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 86,941 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front and rear discs rusty

surface rust on rear exhaust

Pass 26 Jun 2007 81,762 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2005 70,124 miles

advise off side rear outer door handle broken

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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R376 FFU is a 1998 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R376 FFU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R376 FFU registered?

R376 FFU is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R376 FFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R376 FFU shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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