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XCZ 9485

1997 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,572 mi
Last recorded133,572 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCZ 9485
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2008 133,572 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 133,557 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

slight dampness around steering rack

Pass 25 May 2007 132,779 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 132,779 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2006 132,479 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

knocking noise from steering rack

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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XCZ 9485 is a 1997 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XCZ 9485, 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 XCZ 9485 registered?

XCZ 9485 is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is XCZ 9485 safe to buy?

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