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R655 BWK

1997 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

107,972 mi
Last recorded107,972 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 BWK
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc
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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2006 107,972 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front anti-roll bar link bushes seem worn

Brake fluid level low

Exhaust and mounts corroding

Front brake discs and pads seem worn

Handbrake efficiency just acceptable 17%

Nsf outer cv boot badly perishing

Nsr tyre just legal

OSF Tyre just legal

Oil leaks - RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Os headlamp lens broken - RECOMMEND REPLACEMENT

Osr steel brake pipe corroding

Play in osf top suspension arm inner bushes

Play in steering rack

Power steering feed pipes corroding badly

Power steering feed pipes damp

Rear anti-roll bar corroding

Rear brake discs pitted- RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Rear shock absorbers seem weak

Recommend full brake service

Slight corrosion both rear chassis legs

Stone chip on windscreen

Syeel fuel pipes corroding

Travel handbrake

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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R655 BWK is a 1997 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1997 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 93,602 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 R655 BWK, 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 29 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R655 BWK registered?

R655 BWK is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R655 BWK safe to buy?

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