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R887 MOJ

1998 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,834 mi
Last recorded126,834 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 MOJ
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 126,834 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 126,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 121,280 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 121,280 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 118,252 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear disk corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2007 110,249 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/perish

both front wiper arms slight movement

centre and rear exhaust starting to rust

front and rear shock absorbers slight leak

front antiroll bar link rod bushes starting to split/wear

oil leak

rear tyre treads inner edges wearing

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 5 Mar 2007 109,978 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/perish

both rear tyre treads inner edges wearing low

centre and rear exhaust starting to rust

front and rear shock absorbers starting to leak

front antiroll bar link rod bushes starting to split/wear

handbrake travel long

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

wiper arms starting to wear

Pass 28 Feb 2006 97,944 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/perish

both rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges

front brake pads are 3/4 worn

offside front shock absorber starting to leak

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 20 Feb 2006 97,861 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to crack/perish

both rear tyre treads wearing on inner edges

handbrake travel slightly long

offside front shock absorber starting to leak

slight play in steering rack

small stone chips in front windscreen

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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R887 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R887 MOJ, 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 R887 MOJ registered?

R887 MOJ is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R887 MOJ safe to buy?

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