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S255 LDG

1999 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

31,628 mi
Last recorded31,628 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2024
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS255 LDG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2024 31,628 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 31,508 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 31,431 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 31,106 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 31,093 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 31,007 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 30,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension slight leak

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2017 30,675 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jan 2016 30,454 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 30,299 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 29,904 miles

Both rear tyres over 10 years old

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Fail 16 Jan 2014 29,894 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

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

Both rear tyres over 10 years old

Clutch pedal rubber missing

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

Slight play in nearside steering rack inner joint

Pass 24 Jan 2013 29,439 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 29,431 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 28,435 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 27,851 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 26,705 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 23 Jan 2009 25,490 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

rear silencer rusty

slight buckle on front brake discs

Pass 18 Jan 2008 23,254 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 20,760 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jan 2007 20,760 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 19,448 miles

brake pads all round may be required next year.

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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S255 LDG is a 1999 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

Across all 1999 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 77,820 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 S255 LDG, 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 27 years old, this Rover 820 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S255 LDG registered?

S255 LDG is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 28 January 1999.

Is S255 LDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S255 LDG shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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