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M800 ROV

1998 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

62,562 mi
Last recorded62,562 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM800 ROV
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 62,562 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 62,480 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 62,367 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 62,267 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,113 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

power steering pipe damp

power steering pipes insecure.not fouling on any part of vehicle

power steering pump damp

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Fail 22 Oct 2010 62,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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

power steering pipe damp

power steering pipes insecure.not fouling on any part of vehicle

power steering pump damp

slight damage to nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Pass 28 Oct 2009 61,831 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 60,820 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 60,801 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 58,185 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 54,573 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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M800 ROV is a 1998 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 M800 ROV, 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 M800 ROV registered?

M800 ROV is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is M800 ROV safe to buy?

The MOT history for M800 ROV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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