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R135 XOG

1998 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,203 mi
Last recorded57,203 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 XOG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2008 57,203 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 55,263 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 49,688 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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R135 XOG is a 1998 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R135 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 R135 XOG registered?

R135 XOG is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 17 March 1998.

Is R135 XOG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R135 XOG shows 3 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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