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W354 RLK

2000 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,531 mi
Last recorded80,531 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 2000 Rover 82086,438 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW354 RLK
MakeRover
Model820
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 80,531 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 78,526 miles

both front tyres close to limit

free play in inner steering rack ends

slight lift in offside lower ball joint

Fail 25 Jul 2008 78,506 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

both front tyres close to limit

free play in inner steering rack ends

slight lift in offside lower ball joint

Pass 14 Jul 2007 75,598 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 75,598 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 66,537 miles

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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W354 RLK is a 2000 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 86,438 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 W354 RLK, 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 26 years old, this Rover 820 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W354 RLK registered?

W354 RLK is a 2000 Rover 820, first registered on 26 July 2000.

Is W354 RLK safe to buy?

The MOT history for W354 RLK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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