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R723 CKK

1998 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,882 mi
Last recorded158,882 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 CKK
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 158,882 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to inner and outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 155,899 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to outer tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 151,290 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

cracking in tread area and wear to outer tread area on offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2017 146,350 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread and sidewall area

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jun 2016 141,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wear to inner tread area on offside front tyre

Fail 15 Jun 2016 141,099 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Unable to adjust (1.8)

Towbar locking device missing Various Locking devices missing (6.6.3b)

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

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Has a reading of 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge bald (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Jun 2015 134,961 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 134,956 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 127,671 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 120,610 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight movement in o/s inner steering rack end

underbody starting to corrode

Pass 6 Jun 2012 112,386 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 105,881 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 105,871 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2010 97,878 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes around fuel tank corroded

Fail 20 May 2010 97,870 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes around fuel tank corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2009 90,830 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 82,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 73,915 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 66,239 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nail in tyre

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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R723 CKK is a 1998 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 R723 CKK, 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 R723 CKK registered?

R723 CKK is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 3 April 1998.

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