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L20 EAB

1997 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,068 mi
Last recorded109,068 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 82093,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL20 EAB
MakeRover
Model820
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2008 109,068 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

spare wheel well full of water

Fail 13 Mar 2008 109,068 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Hand operated control valve gate and/or locating mechanism slightly worn (3.2.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

spare wheel well full of water

Pass 1 Feb 2007 99,675 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 99,675 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L20 EAB is a 1997 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L20 EAB, 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 L20 EAB registered?

L20 EAB is a 1997 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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