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R118 WLP

1998 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,032 mi
Last recorded103,032 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR118 WLP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2009 103,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 103,032 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 100,865 miles

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

nearside front bumper is insecure

Fail 5 Nov 2008 100,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front bumper is insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2005 96,103 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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R118 WLP is a 1998 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 1998 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 89,064 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 R118 WLP, 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 R118 WLP?

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What year was R118 WLP registered?

R118 WLP is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R118 WLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R118 WLP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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