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R834 HJW

1998 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

164,543 mi
Last recorded164,543 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR834 HJW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 164,543 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 158,286 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 146,040 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 146,016 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 135,781 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 122,652 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 20 Jan 2006 109,754 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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R834 HJW is a 1998 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R834 HJW, 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 R834 HJW registered?

R834 HJW is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R834 HJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R834 HJW shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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