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R975 GKH

1997 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,169 mi
Last recorded99,169 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR975 GKH
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2016 99,169 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

many componants have been painted

rear discs in poor condition

underside of car very rusty and heavy underseal on sills

Pass 7 Feb 2014
Fail 1 Feb 2014

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 89,405 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 86,104 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 85,381 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes coroded at rear along fuel tank

Pass 8 Nov 2008 81,761 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 81,198 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 78,879 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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R975 GKH is a 1997 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R975 GKH, 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 R975 GKH registered?

R975 GKH is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 13 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R975 GKH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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