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R884 FEC

1997 Rover 820

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,990 mi
Last recorded118,990 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR884 FEC
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2014 118,990 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust box split

corrosion:- steering rack mounting subframe, rear suspension, both rear quadrants, both floor to sills, rear chassis

cosmetic non-metallic repairs to outer sills

nearside rear tyre worn

oil leak/s from engine area

rear brake pad

rear service brake performance 99/104

Pass 17 Apr 2013 118,118 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both outer sills

Pass 9 Sep 2011 113,024 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 113,024 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 107,582 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 107,579 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 102,269 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2009 102,269 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 99,172 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 93,625 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 85,918 miles

slight play in offside steering rack inner joint

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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R884 FEC is a 1997 Rover 820 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1997 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 93,602 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 R884 FEC, 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 29 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R884 FEC registered?

R884 FEC is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R884 FEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R884 FEC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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