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R886 NAV

1998 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,064 mi
Last recorded77,064 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 NAV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2010 77,064 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 77,064 miles

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Sep 2009 71,809 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 71,809 miles

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

both front track rod end rubbers split

both rear top shocker mounts slight play

oil leak

back engine mount bolt missing

Pass 10 Sep 2008 66,815 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 66,815 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 61,608 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 61,602 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 60,036 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 60,036 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 57,327 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 57,327 miles

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

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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R886 NAV is a 1998 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R886 NAV, 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 R886 NAV registered?

R886 NAV is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R886 NAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R886 NAV shows 12 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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