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R98 YEX

1997 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

160,356 mi
Last recorded160,356 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 YEX
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 160,356 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 159,917 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 159,527 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 159,515 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front seat missing

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Boot lid wont open

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear seat missing

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 157,465 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 155,614 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 154,035 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 154,033 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 149,865 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 147,489 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Oct 2013 145,568 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2012 144,282 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 144,251 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 140,469 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 140,444 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 133,972 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 133,972 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 125,557 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 116,575 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 116,575 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 107,544 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 98,473 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 98,436 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 90,655 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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R98 YEX is a 1997 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R98 YEX, 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 R98 YEX registered?

R98 YEX is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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