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R745 MEB

1998 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

64,875 mi
Last recorded64,875 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR745 MEB
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2006 64,875 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R745 MEB is a 1998 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R745 MEB, 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

How do I check the history of R745 MEB?

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What year was R745 MEB registered?

R745 MEB is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R745 MEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R745 MEB shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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