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L598 TAH

1994 Rover 820

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,045 mi
Last recorded98,045 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2008
Typical for 1994 Rover 820103,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL598 TAH
MakeRover
Model820
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2008 98,045 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 98,045 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 97,568 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 96,498 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 94,455 miles

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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L598 TAH is a 1994 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 103,740 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 L598 TAH, 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 32 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L598 TAH registered?

L598 TAH is a 1994 Rover 820, first registered on 22 March 1994.

Is L598 TAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for L598 TAH shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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