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L17 PRD

1999 Rover 820

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

51,861 mi
Last recorded51,861 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 PRD
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2009 51,861 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both inner sills are slightly corroded

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2008 48,885 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 44,719 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 41,037 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 40,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 35,575 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2005 35,573 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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L17 PRD is a 1999 Rover 820 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 77,820 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 L17 PRD, 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 27 years old, this Rover 820 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L17 PRD registered?

L17 PRD is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 28 September 1999.

Is L17 PRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 PRD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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