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S269 LPX

1998 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,762 mi
Last recorded154,762 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS269 LPX
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2007 154,762 miles

1. Front brake discs are worn & corroded †2. Nsr & Osr shock absorbers are weak & damp †3. Nsf & Osf shock absorbers are damp †4. Slight play in nsf wheel bearing †5. Long parking brake travel

11. Some play in nsf & Osf steering rack †12. Brake flexi hoses are perished

6. Front brake pads are low †7. Slight seepage from steering rack unions †8. Osf antiroll bar is slightly distorted & d bush is poor †9. Both rear coil springs are corroded †10. Nsr & Osr steel brake pipes are corroded

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 154,762 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

1. Nsr & Osr brake discs are worn, corroded & lipped †2. Front brake discs are worn & corroded †3. Nsr & Osr shock absorbers are damp & weak †4. Nsf & Osf shock absorbers are weak †5. Slight play in nsf wheel bearing

11. Osr & Nsr steel brake pipes are corroded †12. Some play in nsf & Osf steering rack †13. Brake flexi hoses are perished

6. Long parking brake travel †7. Front brake pads are low †8. Slight seepage from steering rack unions †9. Osf antiroll bar is slightly distorted & D bush is poor †10. Both rear coil springs are corroded

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 149,107 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 149,107 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Inner Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight wear in steering rack

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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S269 LPX is a 1998 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S269 LPX, 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 S269 LPX registered?

S269 LPX is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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