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S324 XRJ

1999 Rover 820

White Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

221,274 mi
Last recorded221,274 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS324 XRJ
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 221,274 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 210,193 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2008 210,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 200,838 miles

SOME DAMAGE TO THE N/S AND O/S , CHASSIS.

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 186,360 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 186,354 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 157,153 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 157,078 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jul 2005
Fail 12 Jul 2005 96,409 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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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S324 XRJ is a 1999 Rover 820 in White with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 S324 XRJ, 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 S324 XRJ registered?

S324 XRJ is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 25 January 1999.

Is S324 XRJ safe to buy?

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