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R508 MCE

1998 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

74,468 mi
Last recorded74,468 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR508 MCE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2009 74,468 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/f door handle sticking

Pass 19 Jul 2008 64,740 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2008 64,740 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 64,729 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres low and showing signs of age cracks

Pass 28 Jul 2007 62,491 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 62,469 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

offside rear door handle is damaged

rear centre stop lamp bulbs are incomplet

Pass 21 Jul 2006 59,916 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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R508 MCE is a 1998 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R508 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 R508 MCE registered?

R508 MCE is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R508 MCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R508 MCE shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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