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R803 DGF

1998 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

185,925 mi
Last recorded185,925 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 DGF
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2008 185,925 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

centre brake light 1 x bulb out

nearside front anti roll bar vertical link bush worn

nearside rear tyre getting low on tread + badley perished

offside front cv gaiter perishing

slight freeplay in steering at offside front wheel

small exhaust leak at front pipe

Pass 21 Dec 2006 69,652 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 69,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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R803 DGF is a 1998 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R803 DGF, 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 R803 DGF registered?

R803 DGF is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R803 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R803 DGF shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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