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R930 UBL

1997 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,825 mi
Last recorded114,825 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 UBL
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 114,825 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 110,289 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 17 Jul 2008

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2008

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 104,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake imbalance of 12%

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 11 Jul 2006 101,179 miles

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

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

front brake imbalance of 13%

non obligatory lamp insecure/defective

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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R930 UBL is a 1997 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R930 UBL, 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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R930 UBL is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R930 UBL safe to buy?

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