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R671 PJR

1998 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

133,398 mi
Last recorded133,398 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 PJR
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2008 133,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.6b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly corroded

front tyre's over inflated

hand brake lever high (border line pass)

nearside front wing mirror slightly damaged (border line pass)

nearside rear tyre starting to get close to legal limit

offside and nearside front lower arm bushes worn / perished

offside and nearside front outer c.v.boot's slightly perished/cracking

offside and nearside rear brake pipe's slightly corroded (border line pass)

rear brake disc's worn / corroded

rear tyre's under inflated

slight and harsh corrosion to underside of car in place's

slight misting of oil around steering rack (border liner pass)

slight oil leak around gear-box area

slight oil leak around sump area

slight play in steering rack

slight play in top and battom front lower arm's

slioght misting of oil around nearside front outer c.v.boot (border line pass)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 133,398 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system slightly corroded

front tyre's over inflated

hand brake lever high (border line pass)

nearside front wing mirror slightly damaged (border line pass)

nearside rear tyre starting to get close to legal limit

offside and nearside front lower arm bushes worn / perished

offside and nearside front outer c.v.boot's slightly perished/cracking

offside and nearside rear brake pipe's slightly corroded (border line pass)

rear brake disc's worn / corroded

rear tyre's under inflated

slight and harsh corrosion to underside of car in place's

slight misting of oil around steering rack (border liner pass)

slight oil leak around gear-box area

slight oil leak around sump area

slight play in steering rack

slight play in top and battom front lower arm's

slioght misting of oil around nearside front outer c.v.boot (border line pass)

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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R671 PJR is a 1998 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R671 PJR, 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 R671 PJR registered?

R671 PJR is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R671 PJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R671 PJR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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