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R631 BON

1998 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

108,287 mi
Last recorded108,287 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 BON
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Nov 2008 108,287 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

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

both sides front sidelights function slightly impaired

rear bumper damaged

spare wheel fitted to offside rear

Pass 2 Oct 2007 102,322 miles

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

rear bumper split

spare wheel fitted to offside rear

Fail 25 Sep 2007 102,283 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear bumper split

spare wheel fitted to offside rear

Pass 14 Sep 2006 95,893 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 90,025 miles

hand brake will require attention in near future

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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R631 BON is a 1998 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R631 BON, 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 R631 BON registered?

R631 BON is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R631 BON safe to buy?

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