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R8 GUU

1997 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

55,362 mi
Last recorded55,362 miles
Recorded on4 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR8 GUU
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 May 2021 55,362 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyres cracking

Pass 10 Apr 2020 55,284 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 55,239 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 54,740 miles

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2018 54,740 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Body has slight corrosion both outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 52,721 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 52,009 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 51,701 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2013 50,297 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 50,297 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 47,675 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 45,271 miles

offside outter sill rusty

offside rear disc rusty

Fail 13 Sep 2011 45,271 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

offside outter sill rusty

offside rear disc rusty

Pass 11 Oct 2010 42,936 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2010 42,920 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 33,708 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 33,708 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 29,480 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 29,452 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Pass 29 May 2007 21,539 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 21,535 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 19,844 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 19,844 miles

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

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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R8 GUU is a 1997 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R8 GUU, 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 R8 GUU registered?

R8 GUU is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R8 GUU shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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