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D354 STT

1987 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

24,492 mi
Last recorded24,492 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1987 Rover 82067,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD354 STT
MakeRover
Model820
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 24,492 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 24,482 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 24,342 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 24,127 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 23,936 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 23,936 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 23,708 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 22,959 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 22,852 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 22,826 miles

Oil leak

P.A.S fluid low

Pass 3 Sep 2013 21,497 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 21,044 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 20,978 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 20,858 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 20,688 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 20,351 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 20,351 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.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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D354 STT is a 1987 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 1987 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 67,780 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 D354 STT, 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 39 years old, this Rover 820 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D354 STT registered?

D354 STT is a 1987 Rover 820, first registered on 5 June 1987.

Is D354 STT safe to buy?

The MOT history for D354 STT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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