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R826 NKV

1998 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,557 mi
Last recorded146,557 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR826 NKV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2015 146,557 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2014 141,202 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2013 135,342 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 128,085 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 121,707 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 114,309 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 104,633 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 95,415 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 95,415 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 88,713 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 88,713 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 84,905 miles

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

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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R826 NKV is a 1998 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R826 NKV, 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

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What year was R826 NKV registered?

R826 NKV is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R826 NKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R826 NKV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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