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R952 BEW

1997 Rover 820

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

184,058 mi
Last recorded184,058 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 BEW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2006 184,058 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2006 184,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant expansion tank cracked and leaking.

slight play in o/s steering arm joint.

Pass 17 Sep 2005 179,790 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 179,725 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Hand brake has large amount of travel but is not excessive.

Rear indicators are begining to show white light.

Slight movement in nearside track rod.

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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R952 BEW is a 1997 Rover 820 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R952 BEW, 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 R952 BEW registered?

R952 BEW is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R952 BEW safe to buy?

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