MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside and nearside rear tyre walls perishing.
Offside front brake binding.
Offside front brake pads wearing thin.
Rear fuel pipes corroded.
STRONGLY ADVISE; NEARSIDE REAR DAMPER LEAKING.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside and nearside rear tyre walls perishing.
Offside front brake binding.
Offside front brake pads wearing thin.
Rear fuel pipes corroded.
STRONGLY ADVISE; NEARSIDE REAR DAMPER LEAKING.
Engine oil leak.
Nearside front seatbelt stalk cover incomplete.
Nearside rear damper leaking.
Offside front indicator unit loose.
Rear exhaust pipe corroded.
STRONGLY ADVISE .OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER SUSPENTION JOINTS WORN.
Fuel pipes have corrosion
Slight play offside front ARB D-bush
oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 820?
Based on 92,659 MOT tests across 19,658 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R678 KKX is a 1998 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R678 KKX, 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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What year was R678 KKX registered?
R678 KKX is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 23 April 1998.
Is R678 KKX safe to buy?
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