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Corrosion forming on vehicle underside
Drivers side front brake pipe slightly corroded
Exhaust corroded
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Exhaust blowing slightly
Fuel filler neck corroded
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Slight corrosion forming on underside
Both front brake pipes corroded, drivers side worse advise replacement within six months
Corrosion forming on vehicle underside and sill
Exhaust system corroded
Freeplay present in steering rack and leaking slightly on the passenger side
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Passenger side front outer C.V boot deteriorated
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Slight engine oil leak and gearbox oil leak
Steel ends of both front flexible brake hoses corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion forming on vehicle sills
Drivers side rear tyre worn down to 3-4mm of tread
Front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Passenger side front tyre worn down to 3-4mm of tread
Power steering oil leak from steering rack
Rear number plate slightly faded
SLIGHT freeplay in both bottom ball joints
Slight corrosion forming on inner face of passenger side rear brake disc
Suspect front brake pads slightly low and discs slightly worn
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion forming on vehicle sills
Drivers side rear tyre worn down to 3-4mm of tread
Front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Passenger side front tyre worn down to 3-4mm of tread
Power steering oil leak from steering rack
Rear number plate slightly faded
SLIGHT freeplay in both bottom ball joints
Slight corrosion forming on inner face of passenger side rear brake disc
Suspect front brake pads slightly low and discs slightly worn
Corrosion present on vehicle sills
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Passenger side of steering rack leaking slightly
Rear number plate slightly faded
SLIGHT freeplay in both bottom balljoints
Slight corrosion on front brake pipes
Suspect 3-4,000 miles left on front brake pads and discs slightly worn
Centre stop light defective
FRont brake discs slightly worn-advise replacement when pads due (4-5,000 miles)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Rear suspension bushes deteriorated
Slight corrosion forming on vehicle sills
Slight power steering oil leak-passenger side of steering rack
Suspect alternator bearings noisey
Alternator belt perished (minor cracks present)
Exhaust system corroded and blowing slightly (temporary repair carried out on middle section)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Front brake discs slightly worn-advise replacement when pads due (approx.4-5,000 miles)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake discs corroded (drivers side worse)
Rear suspension inner bushes perished
Slight power steering oil leak-passenger side of steering rack
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Both rear inner track control arm bushes perished
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Slight power steering oil leak-steering rack area
How Reliable is the Rover 820?
Based on 92,659 MOT tests across 19,658 vehicles.
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R599 MTD is a 1998 Rover 820 in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R599 MTD, 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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R599 MTD is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 29 January 1998.
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