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E522 ELX

1987 Rover 820

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,848 mi
Last recorded46,848 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2011
Typical for 1987 Rover 82067,780 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE522 ELX
MakeRover
Model820
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2011 46,848 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 46,848 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 45,579 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 45,491 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 42,781 miles

nsf lower shock mounting bush has slight play marked yellow

Pass 14 Jul 2008 42,015 miles

slight play in nsf bottom shock absorber bush

Pass 17 Jul 2007 41,430 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 41,430 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2007 41,358 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 41,062 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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E522 ELX is a 1987 Rover 820 in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 E522 ELX, 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

How do I check the history of E522 ELX?

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What year was E522 ELX registered?

E522 ELX is a 1987 Rover 820, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E522 ELX safe to buy?

The MOT history for E522 ELX shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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