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R534 DJV

1998 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,270 mi
Last recorded99,270 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR534 DJV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 99,270 miles

slight wear in steering rack.

Pass 9 Jan 2008 90,888 miles

Slight wear in offside steering rack.

Fail 7 Jan 2008 90,888 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Slight wear in offside steering rack.

Pass 8 Jan 2007 82,387 miles

Offside front tyre close to legal limit.

Some wear in nearside front, top suspension bush.

Some wear in offside steering rack.

Pass 6 Jan 2006 73,232 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link rubbers starting to perish

o/s front tyre wearing low = 2mm

o/s/rear tyre wearing low on inner edge = 3mm

slight play in both front top suspension arm bushes

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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R534 DJV is a 1998 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R534 DJV, 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 R534 DJV?

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What year was R534 DJV registered?

R534 DJV is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R534 DJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R534 DJV shows 5 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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