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R403 YJO

1998 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,140 mi
Last recorded106,140 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 YJO
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 106,140 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 106,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 101,231 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 96,290 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 96,290 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 91,485 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 86,979 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 82,113 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 76,962 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 71,702 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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R403 YJO is a 1998 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R403 YJO, 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 R403 YJO?

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What year was R403 YJO registered?

R403 YJO is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 24 January 1998.

Is R403 YJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R403 YJO shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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