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R381 MCE

1998 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

81,716 mi
Last recorded81,716 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR381 MCE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2008 81,716 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 81,716 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 75,657 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 75,605 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 67,476 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 67,476 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 67,453 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pedal functionally incomplete (3.3.A.1a)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2005 61,348 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R381 MCE is a 1998 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 R381 MCE, 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 R381 MCE registered?

R381 MCE is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R381 MCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R381 MCE shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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