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R120 XOG

1998 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

104,289 mi
Last recorded104,289 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 XOG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2009 104,289 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 104,250 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s front strut starting to leak

o/s rear tyre perishing

only 1 o/s washer jet working

slight damage to n/s rear tyre on outer side wall

various rear lights worked when tapped

Pass 28 Jan 2008 96,762 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 96,762 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

auxilary drive belt perished

slight play in steering rack

stone chips in windscreen

1 o/s washer jet blocked

all rear side lights worked when tapped

Pass 29 Jan 2007 87,284 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 87,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake pads may be low

power steering level on min

slight o/s front brake judder

slight play in steering rack

various stonechips in windscreen

Pass 31 Jan 2006 79,531 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2006 79,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front anti roll bar link top & lower bushes starting to perish

both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

n/s corner of front bumper loose

n/s corner of rear bumper loose

oil leak at front of engine

power steering drive belt perished

slight play in n/s front lower ball joint

small stone chips in wind screen

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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R120 XOG is a 1998 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R120 XOG, 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.

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What year was R120 XOG registered?

R120 XOG is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R120 XOG safe to buy?

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