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R662 FJW

1997 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,650 mi
Last recorded126,650 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 FJW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Jun 2008 126,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 126,650 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 109,949 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 102,204 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 98,012 miles

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

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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R662 FJW is a 1997 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 93,602 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 R662 FJW, 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 29 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R662 FJW registered?

R662 FJW is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R662 FJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R662 FJW 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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