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H25 GDS

1997 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

59,408 mi
Last recorded59,408 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH25 GDS
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 59,408 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 59,388 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2021 59,069 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 58,845 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside covered in rust proof

Pass 2 May 2019 58,091 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside front fog lamp not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 56,391 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2017 55,572 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 54,667 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 52,786 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 51,673 miles

tailgate glass broken

Pass 1 May 2013 51,659 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 50,944 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 49,769 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 48,206 miles

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

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

exhaust tailpipe very corroded

small hole in exhaust down pipe

Pass 6 Apr 2009 46,303 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 44,339 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 42,455 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 40,357 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 40,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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H25 GDS is a 1997 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 H25 GDS, 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 H25 GDS registered?

H25 GDS is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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