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S575 LRW

1999 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

59,657 mi
Last recorded59,657 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2021
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS575 LRW
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2021 59,657 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

advise hand brake adjustment

Pass 21 Mar 2020 59,463 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc plate slightly corroded on the inside

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 59,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 58,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc plate slightly corroded on the inside

Pass 14 Mar 2017 57,837 miles

Offside Rear brake disc plate slightly corroded on the inside

Pass 27 Jan 2016 56,041 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 51,971 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 49,311 miles

engine as a very bad oil leaks.

Fail 3 Feb 2014 49,311 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine as a very bad oil leaks.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 47,964 miles

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

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

oil leaking from cam cover

Fail 29 Jan 2013 47,964 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leaking from cam cover

Pass 8 Feb 2012 46,425 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 45,140 miles

Play offside steering arm

Rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,538 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Feb 2010 43,538 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Feb 2009 40,689 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 36,747 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 36,747 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 32,941 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 29,735 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S575 LRW is a 1999 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 S575 LRW, 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.

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What year was S575 LRW registered?

S575 LRW is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 7 January 1999.

Is S575 LRW safe to buy?

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