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R719 NOJ

1997 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

58,323 mi
Last recorded58,323 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR719 NOJ
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2008 58,323 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2008 56,062 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 52,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Feb 2007 52,998 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 45,845 miles

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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R719 NOJ is a 1997 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,998cc 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 R719 NOJ, 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 R719 NOJ registered?

R719 NOJ is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R719 NOJ safe to buy?

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