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E130 LAC

1988 Rover 820

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,620 mi
Last recorded68,620 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2015
Typical for 1988 Rover 82069,868 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE130 LAC
MakeRover
Model820
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2015 68,620 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

all wheel archs have corrosion

overall suspension compoments has corrosion but not effecting braking or steering

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2012 68,070 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 68,964 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2011 67,132 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 66,391 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,395 miles

replace front and rear brake pads due to age ASAP

Pass 1 Oct 2008 64,652 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 63,726 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 63,716 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 62,402 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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E130 LAC is a 1988 Rover 820 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 69,868 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 E130 LAC, 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 38 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E130 LAC registered?

E130 LAC is a 1988 Rover 820, first registered on 2 March 1988.

Is E130 LAC safe to buy?

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