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R623 XOF

1998 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,620 mi
Last recorded79,620 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR623 XOF
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2010 79,620 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 79,620 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 77,556 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 74,728 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2008 74,728 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2007 71,348 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 71,348 miles

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 68,441 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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R623 XOF is a 1998 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R623 XOF, 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

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What year was R623 XOF registered?

R623 XOF is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R623 XOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R623 XOF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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