MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,055 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
nearside tyres wearing low
rear brake pads wearing low
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Does S505 LEC have outstanding finance?
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