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S773 LDG

1998 Rover 820

Grey Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

109,097 mi
Last recorded109,097 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS773 LDG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 109,097 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

play in inner track rod joints

Pass 13 Feb 2015 106,071 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 106,055 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 102,919 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jan 2013 97,930 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

nearside and offside outer sill panels excessively corroded, but not considered structural

Pass 17 Feb 2012 94,694 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Feb 2011 90,721 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front headlamp adjustment motors not attached to mounting point on headlights

expansion bottle cap missing

rear brake discs worn, scored and heavily pitted on inner faces

Pass 4 Feb 2010 85,253 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 80,377 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak underside vehicle

Fail 24 Feb 2009 80,367 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak underside vehicle

Pass 1 Feb 2008 74,661 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 69,831 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 65,245 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 65,245 miles

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 65,245 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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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S773 LDG is a 1998 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S773 LDG, 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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What year was S773 LDG registered?

S773 LDG is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 10 December 1998.

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