Used Car Expert Fault Guides tell you the common Rover 820 faults and wear items that can become problems and big bills for their owner.
Independent research indicated that using our fault guides to check a car before you buy it can save you an average of £300 in surprise bills and hidden problems.
That's because our Rover 820 fault guides are written so that anyone can understand them – even if you know nothing about cars and have no tools. For every common fault, we tell you what to look for, what it means and what it costs.
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Rover 800 (1991 - 2000) Fault Guide
Rover 800 (1991 - 2000) Fault Guide
We know of 14 ROVER 800 (1991 - 2000) faults which our fault check guide makes it easy for you to spot and avoid.
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5 engine faults
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2 suspension wear items or faults
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4 interior problems
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1 bodywork issues
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2 recalls
Here's an example fault on the ROVER 800 (1991 - 2000)
What to look for:
Check the paperwork to see if the cam belt has been changed on schedule. The cam belt must be changed as follows:
- Cars built before 1991 at 48,000 miles or 5 years
- V6 engined cars built before 1996 at 96,000 miles or 8 years
- Almost all others at 60,000 or 5 years
Many garages recommend changing the belt at 48,000 miles to be safe.
What it means:
If the cam belt and associated parts (such as water pump and tensioner) have not been changed, and the mileage is over these boundaries, the cam belt is likely to fail soon. Usually the engine has to be replaced or at least re-built after a cam belt failure.
What to do
Negotiate a £200 (most engines) - £500 (post 1996 V6s) discount or have the repair completed.
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