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R944 CJV

1998 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,705 mi
Last recorded82,705 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR944 CJV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 82,705 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 82,560 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/f inner tyre has a cut in tyre wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 17 May 2012 80,656 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 77,149 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 77,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 74,498 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2006 74,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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R944 CJV is a 1998 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R944 CJV, 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 R944 CJV registered?

R944 CJV is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 16 July 1998.

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The MOT history for R944 CJV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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