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D523 EAC

1987 Rover 820

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

91,021 mi
Last recorded91,021 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1987 Rover 82067,780 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD523 EAC
MakeRover
Model820
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 91,021 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner bottom of wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reversing light not working

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 23 Dec 2020 91,003 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Some surface corrosion to underside and components.

Fail 11 Dec 2020 90,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill/inner sill/wheel arch corner (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive centre sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Some surface corrosion to underside and components.

Pass 15 Jun 2019 89,419 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 89,413 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 88,843 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 88,843 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 88,263 miles

Nearside Rear filler neck and breather pipes corroding

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear tyres perishing both sides

Pass 26 Sep 2016 83,568 miles

Offside Rear Inner tyre sidewall perished

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

fuel filler pipe corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2015 81,801 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Fuel filler neck corroding.

Offside front and nearside front anti-roll bar vertical link bushes perishing.

Offside rear and nearside rear inner wheel arches corroding.

Rear of offside and nearside outer sill panels corroding.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 81,524 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2013 81,397 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 80,536 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 79,270 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 78,072 miles

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

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

power steering pipes damp

Pass 12 Feb 2009 76,986 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 75,727 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 75,710 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 74,247 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 74,247 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 72,342 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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D523 EAC is a 1987 Rover 820 in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 D523 EAC, 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.

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What year was D523 EAC registered?

D523 EAC is a 1987 Rover 820, first registered on 5 March 1987.

Is D523 EAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D523 EAC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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