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R122 XOG

1998 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

89,702 mi
Last recorded89,702 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 XOG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 89,702 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 89,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 87,288 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 84,451 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2011 80,615 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 77,082 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 73,290 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 69,030 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2007 63,619 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2006 59,286 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2005 54,616 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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R122 XOG is a 1998 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R122 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R122 XOG registered?

R122 XOG is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R122 XOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R122 XOG shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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