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R131 XOF

1998 Rover 820

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,295 mi
Last recorded100,295 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 XOF
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2011 100,295 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 100,295 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 78,760 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

parkingbrake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Jul 2007 74,350 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 64,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 64,405 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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R131 XOF is a 1998 Rover 820 in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R131 XOF, 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 R131 XOF registered?

R131 XOF is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R131 XOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R131 XOF shows 6 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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