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T98 LEL

1999 Rover 820

Red Lpg 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,981 mi
Last recorded112,981 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT98 LEL
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2011 112,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Battery insecure

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

wiper arms worn

Pass 18 Aug 2010 110,177 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2009 100,167 miles

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

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2009 100,156 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

front number plate cracked

small chip in zone b of windscreen

Pass 20 Aug 2008 91,912 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 14 Aug 2008 91,897 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 6 Aug 2007 83,925 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 83,911 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front inner brake pads becoming low

slight wear to both front brake discs

Pass 24 Jul 2006 72,053 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 72,053 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

both front aniti-roll bar drop-link bushes becoming parted!!

exhaust rear section becoming rusty!! †

n/s/r tyre nearing limit!!

Pass 15 Jul 2005 60,216 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2005 60,216 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both outer driveshaft gaiters becominmg perished!! †

both rear indicators becoming discoloured!! †

parking brake efficiency only just within limits @ 17%

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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T98 LEL is a 1999 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,998cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T98 LEL, 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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T98 LEL is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 1 March 1999.

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