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A20 FLR

1996 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

102,773 mi
Last recorded102,773 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 82091,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 FLR
MakeRover
Model820
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 102,773 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes coroded

play in rack arms

steering rack slight weeping of oil

Fail 24 May 2012 102,772 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

fuel pipes coroded

play in rack arms

steering rack slight weeping of oil

Pass 10 May 2011 100,823 miles

Both rear inner sills & Chassis rails corroded

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Handbrake close to stop

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

Nearside rear outer wheel arch damaged and inner arch corroded around suspension strut top mount

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

Offside rear brake disc inner face corroded

Radiator in poor condition

Rear high pressure fuel pipe corroded and fuel tank breather pipe corroded to excess

Slight play in steering rack

Underside of Engine & Gearbox very oily

Fail 9 May 2011 100,817 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear inner sills & Chassis rails corroded

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Handbrake close to stop

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

Nearside rear outer wheel arch damaged and inner arch corroded around suspension strut top mount

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

Offside rear brake disc inner face corroded

Radiator in poor condition

Rear high pressure fuel pipe corroded and fuel tank breather pipe corroded to excess

Slight play in steering rack

Underside of Engine & Gearbox very oily

Pass 5 May 2010 98,698 miles

both outer constant velocity joint gaiters deteriorated , ready to split , recommend replace

engine oil leak

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

offside rear brake discs corroded on inner face

rear exhaust deteriorated , bracing partially detached

slight play in steering rack

slight seepage of power steering fluid at steering rack

Fail 5 May 2010 98,698 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both outer constant velocity joint gaiters deteriorated , ready to split , recommend replace

engine oil leak

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

imbalance on rear brakes & parking brake

offside rear brake discs corroded on inner face

rear exhaust deteriorated , bracing partially detached

slight play in steering rack

slight seepage of power steering fluid at steering rack

Pass 14 May 2009 96,193 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front & rear number plates starting to delaminate & slight damage

slight wear in steering rack inner joints

windscreen slightly marked on nearside due to poor condition of wiper

Fail 11 May 2009 96,168 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

front & rear number plates starting to delaminate & slight damage

slight wear in steering rack inner joints

windscreen slightly marked on nearside due to poor condition of wiper

Pass 15 May 2008 92,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight wear in steering rack inner track rods + rack slightly weeping

Fail 1 May 2008 92,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate slightly damaged

rear number plate starting to delaminate

slight wear in steering rack inner track rods + rack slightly weeping

Pass 11 May 2007 90,458 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

rear number plate starting to delaminate

sligh wear in steering rack

Pass 25 May 2006 88,632 miles

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Fail 24 May 2006 88,632 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

both front tyres starting to wear on edges .

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

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

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

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

front number plate slightly damaged .

oil leak

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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A20 FLR is a 1996 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1996 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 91,978 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 A20 FLR, 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 30 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A20 FLR is a 1996 Rover 820, first registered on 29 May 1996.

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