MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,284 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Outer Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
unable to open n/s/r door.o/s/r door handle missing
How Reliable is the Rover 820?
Based on 92,659 MOT tests across 19,658 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R772 VLM is a 1998 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 R772 VLM, 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 R772 VLM registered?
R772 VLM is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 9 February 1998.
Is R772 VLM safe to buy?
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