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R898 FUS

1997 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

132,962 mi
Last recorded132,962 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 FUS
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2007 132,962 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 132,523 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 123,200 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2006 123,128 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 110,126 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 109,943 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2005 109,933 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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R898 FUS is a 1997 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R898 FUS, 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 R898 FUS registered?

R898 FUS is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R898 FUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R898 FUS shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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