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ExpiredMileage
94,969 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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]
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front cv joint noisey.
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]
Front exhaust in corroded condition . but no leaks .
engine oil leak from sump ? advise repair .
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex weak and corroded . (7.1.2)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front brake binding on slightly
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
oil leak
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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?
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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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