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S523 DJO

1998 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,977 mi
Last recorded103,977 miles
Recorded on30 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 DJO
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2020 103,977 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 103,927 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 103,927 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 98,362 miles

oil leak

Rear fuel pipe corroding

Pass 13 Oct 2014 95,565 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 91,876 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 91,875 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 86,121 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 81,049 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gear linkage (steady bar) bolt missing

Fail 10 Oct 2011 81,049 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

gear linkage (steady bar) bolt missing

Pass 8 Oct 2010 75,260 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Oct 2009 71,913 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 68,836 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 65,325 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 61,882 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 61,882 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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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S523 DJO is a 1998 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S523 DJO, 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

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What year was S523 DJO registered?

S523 DJO is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is S523 DJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S523 DJO shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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