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IJZ 2544

1997 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,969 mi
Last recorded94,969 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJZ 2544
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2023 94,969 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch edge sharp . (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective shove in fuel cap . (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner sill ,[bad] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt installation has an anchorage without suitable reinforcement sill area badly corroded , (10.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner sill [bad] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Body insecure bumper ends not secure [both sides] (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced suspension arm mountings All weakened ,[the rear mounting area is very badly corroded] (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front suspension solid ?[lowered to far]

Pass 13 Nov 2021 92,440 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively slightly noisy (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 92,438 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust backbox pipe broken off (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 91,250 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 91,250 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Tail box holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2019 87,658 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 87,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 84,513 miles

Offside Front cv joint noisey.

Fail 12 Sep 2018 84,507 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Oil leaking excessively from engine sump damaged . (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking pipe leaking ? (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill split and corroded . (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front c/v boot worn [noisey]

Pass 31 Aug 2017 83,064 miles

Front exhaust in corroded condition . but no leaks .

engine oil leak from sump ? advise repair .

Fail 21 Aug 2017 83,055 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex weak and corroded . (7.1.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2015 81,674 miles

Offside Front brake binding on slightly

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 81,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake binding on slightly

oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2014 79,457 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 76,634 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 73,903 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 72,122 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2011 72,119 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs (inner face) slightly pitted

Pass 5 Jul 2010 69,240 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 69,240 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fail 29 Jun 2009 63,996 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 63,996 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 63,681 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 62,129 miles

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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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IJZ 2544 is a 1997 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 IJZ 2544, 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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IJZ 2544 is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 23 September 1997.

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