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R835 NKV

1998 Rover 820

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

173,640 mi
Last recorded173,640 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 NKV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2008 173,640 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure.

Front brake discs worn very low.

Fuel cap seal in poor condition.

1 of the bulbs in rear window brake light inoperative.

Hissing noise in side vehicle requires further investigation.

Leak from power steering rack.

Minor leak of exhaust gas from rear silencer.

No spare wheel in boot.

Offside rear tyre worn om inside edge.

Play in all front bushes.

Play in offside front upper arm.

Rear discs poor condition.

Sideways movement of handbrake lever.

Slight brake imbalanace on front brakes.

Slight play in steering wheel.

Spare tyre fitted to vehicle at time of test.

slight oil leaks.

washer jets require adjustment.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 167,803 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 167,803 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 159,994 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 159,994 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear 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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R835 NKV is a 1998 Rover 820 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 R835 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 R835 NKV registered?

R835 NKV is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R835 NKV safe to buy?

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