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R399 GFL

1998 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,019 mi
Last recorded94,019 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR399 GFL
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2007 94,019 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 94,019 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 89,410 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 89,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Intermediate drop arm damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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R399 GFL is a 1998 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R399 GFL, 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

How do I check the history of R399 GFL?

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What year was R399 GFL registered?

R399 GFL is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R399 GFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R399 GFL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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