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A17 KHW

1998 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,277 mi
Last recorded68,277 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 KHW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2011 68,277 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 66,303 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 62,094 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 57,293 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 51,648 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 49,358 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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A17 KHW is a 1998 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 89,064 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 A17 KHW, 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 28 years old, this Rover 820 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A17 KHW registered?

A17 KHW is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is A17 KHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A17 KHW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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