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S505 LEC

1998 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,055 mi
Last recorded8,055 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS505 LEC
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 8,055 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 79,416 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 73,407 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 64,187 miles

nearside tyres wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 6 Jul 2006 56,633 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 56,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front outer cv boots cracking

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking and low treads

fault on offside front door lock

front brake discs worn

nearside front tyre worn on both edges

oil leak on engine

radiator in poor condition

slight play in steering rack

travel in park brake lever

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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S505 LEC is a 1998 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S505 LEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S505 LEC?

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What year was S505 LEC registered?

S505 LEC is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S505 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S505 LEC shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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