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R892 HWT

1997 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,702 mi
Last recorded111,702 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 HWT
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2009 111,702 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2009 111,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 104,927 miles

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

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

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

hand brake performance

Pass 2 Mar 2007 93,975 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 93,952 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Some wear in offside steering rack.

Pass 12 Jan 2006 849,979 miles

Advise front antiroll bar drop links worn

Advise rear brake discs worn

Advise slight binding of rear brakes

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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R892 HWT is a 1997 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R892 HWT, 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 R892 HWT registered?

R892 HWT is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R892 HWT safe to buy?

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