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R547 ULA

1998 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,450 mi
Last recorded80,450 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR547 ULA
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 80,450 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2021 80,434 miles

Front and rear suspension components and structure showing signs of age related corrosion.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 80,417 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 80,066 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 79,407 miles

suspension and steering components showing sugns of corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2015 79,039 miles

Fuel Filler neck Signs of corrosion

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 78,641 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 78,297 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 75,170 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 75,170 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 73,719 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 73,719 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 69,737 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 69,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 65,108 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 60,603 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 66,603 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Apr 2007 56,538 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine and pas oil leaks

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s front fog lamp broken

Pass 23 Apr 2007 56,538 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine and pas oil leaks

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

o/s front fog lamp broken

Pass 24 Mar 2006 50,920 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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R547 ULA is a 1998 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 89,064 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 R547 ULA, 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 28 years old, this Rover 820 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R547 ULA registered?

R547 ULA is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R547 ULA safe to buy?

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