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R573 MOJ

1998 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,468 mi
Last recorded77,468 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 MOJ
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2008 77,468 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag warning light on

centre stop lamp not working

n/s lower sill damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

power steering drive belt ffrayed

power steering pump & hoses damp

slight play in rear suspension bushes

slight play in steering rack

travel on handbrake

Fail 14 Feb 2008 77,464 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

airbag warning light on

centre stop lamp not working

n/s lower sill damaged

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

power steering drive belt ffrayed

power steering pump & hoses damp

slight play in rear suspension bushes

slight play in steering rack

travel on handbrake

Pass 12 Feb 2007 71,256 miles

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust and mounts corroding

Front anti-roll bar vertical link bushes perishing

Front brake balance poor

Front brake discs seem badly worn, RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Handbrake travel

In termittent fault headlamp switch, RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Ns rear tyre wall perished and worn on edges

Ns top & bottom ball joint dust covers split

Os CV Boot perishing

Os front tyre worn on inner edge

Os rear tyre worn on inner edge

Play in steering rack just acceptable

Power steering feed pipe seems damp

Rear number plate discoloured, RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Rear suspension seems weak

Slight damage Nsr seatbelt

Slight play in nsf top swivel

Stone chip in windscreen zone B

Rear discs & pads badly worn, STRONGLY RECOMMEND EARLY REPLACEMENT

Pass 6 Feb 2006 63,491 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

fluid around power steering pipes & reservoir

oil leak

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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R573 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R573 MOJ, 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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R573 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 19 February 1998.

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