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R950 TLU

1997 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

46,860 mi
Last recorded46,860 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 TLU
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 46,860 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 46,860 miles

Nearside Front Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 46,471 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 46,471 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

steering rack has a small leak of fluid

Pass 7 Nov 2012 46,398 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

steering rack has small leak of fluid

Pass 21 Sep 2011 45,944 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 45,242 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 45,242 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,377 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 42,353 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 41,571 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2007 41,571 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre wall slight damage.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 39,066 miles

Oil leak

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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R950 TLU is a 1997 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R950 TLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R950 TLU registered?

R950 TLU is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R950 TLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R950 TLU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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