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K70 EVN

1998 Rover 820

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,439 mi
Last recorded148,439 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK70 EVN
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2007 148,439 miles

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2006 140,985 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 140,985 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion to various metal brake pipes

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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K70 EVN is a 1998 Rover 820 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K70 EVN, 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

How do I check the history of K70 EVN?

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What year was K70 EVN registered?

K70 EVN is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is K70 EVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for K70 EVN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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