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R950 TOJ

1997 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

134,415 mi
Last recorded134,415 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2020 134,415 miles

surface rust near side sill panel

surface rust ob both rear brake discs

Pass 4 Oct 2019 133,967 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

near side front fog lamp inop

rear exhaust rubber split

rear foot and hand brake weak both sides

surface rust on rear brake discs

Pass 1 Oct 2018 133,582 miles

both sill panels slightly corroded

hand brake weak both

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2017 132,801 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 132,801 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 131,218 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 131,218 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill panel (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 129,675 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack ends

surface rust on brake discs

Fail 24 Sep 2015 129,667 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill panel in thee places (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

slight play in steering rack ends

surface rust on brake discs

Pass 21 Feb 2014 124,139 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 124,139 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 13 Nov 2012 111,047 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

heavey corrosion to front of offside outer door sill panel

Fail 8 Nov 2012 111,035 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

heavey corrosion to front of offside outer door sill panel

Pass 1 Nov 2011 104,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2011 104,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 101,461 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 99,720 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 99,717 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front anti-roll bar has moved laterally to o/s bring it close to exhaut mounting bracket

oil level on min

Pass 24 Nov 2008 93,464 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front cv boots perishing

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2007 87,457 miles

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 87,457 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Dec 2006 80,482 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2006 80,482 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nsr indicater slightly dimmer than other side

osr tyre wearing on inside edge

slight play in inner sreering rack joints both sides

Pass 12 Dec 2005 72,056 miles

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 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R950 TOJ, 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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R950 TOJ is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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