MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,972 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear shock absorbers weak but not leaking
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Bumper insecure Both bumpers ()
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Bumper insecure ()
Front Bumper insecure ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front and rear bumper insecure
Coolant leak
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear bumper insecure
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Coolant leak
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front bumper insecure
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Rear bumper insecure
Front bumper insecure
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear bumper insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front bumper insecure
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Rear bumper insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear bumper insecure
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear bumper insecure
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Rear bumper insecure
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Both front tyres wearing on inner edge
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
How Reliable is the Rover 820?
Based on 92,659 MOT tests across 19,658 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S527 LNR is a 1998 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 S527 LNR, 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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S527 LNR is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 18 September 1998.
Is S527 LNR safe to buy?
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