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ExpiredMileage
202,862 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Alternator Belt Squeeling slightly.
Brake Lines around master cylinder.
Driver's Seatbelt Frayed.
Floor Seams corroding.
Fuel Lines are corroding.
Low Fuel Light.
N/S Track Rod End is worn.
N/S/R Indicator Bulb is loosing colour.
Nail in O/S/F Tyre.
O/S Wiper is incorrect size.
Rear Brake pipes where exiting body are corroded slightly.
Rear Chassis Legs are corroding.
Rear Joint of Catalytic Convertor is corroded.
Slight play in steering rack.
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Alternator Belt Squeeling slightly.
Brake Lines around master cylinder.
Driver's Seatbelt Frayed.
Floor Seams corroding.
Fuel Lines are corroding.
Low Fuel Light.
N/S Track Rod End is worn.
N/S/R Indicator Bulb is loosing colour.
Nail in O/S/F Tyre.
O/S Wiper is incorrect size.
Rear Brake pipes where exiting body are corroded slightly.
Rear Chassis Legs are corroding.
Rear Joint of Catalytic Convertor is corroded.
Slight play in steering rack.
both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear , both borderline to fail - recc renew both
corrosion on front subframe , approaching weak in places
corrosion on rear chassis
corrosion started on o/s outer sill
damp around o/s outer c/v boot
fuel filler neck assy heavily corroded but not leaking at this time
general corrosion on underbody
handbrake not locking up on either rear wheel and lever on next to last notch
n/s wiper worn
n/s/f tyre tread approaching legal limit
n/s/r bumper slightly loose
n/s/r inner wing corroding
one bulb inoperative in high level brake lamp
slight wear / play in both lower balljoints esp n/s
slight wear on various seat belts
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
both front to rear brake pipes corroded at rear , both borderline to fail - recc renew both
corrosion on front subframe , approaching weak in places
corrosion on rear chassis
corrosion started on o/s outer sill
damp around o/s outer c/v boot
front brake pads getting low
fuel filler neck assy heavily corroded but not leaking at this time
general corrosion on underbody
handbrake not locking up on either rear wheel and lever on next to last notch
n/s wiper worn
n/s/f tyre tread approaching legal limit
n/s/r bumper slightly loose
n/s/r inner wing corroding
one bulb inoperative in high level brake lamp
slight wear / play in both lower balljoints esp n/s
slight wear on various seat belts
both front to rear brake pipes corroded near rear flexy hoses under rear wheel arches , offside borderline to fail , recc renew both
brake pedal rubber worn
clutch pedal rubber missing
corrosion on front subframe
drivers exterior door handle broken and intermittantly does not open , but generally works - recc renew handle
exhaust front flexy joint deteriorating
front brake pads 75% worn
general corrosion on rear suspension and on chassis towards rear
o/s/r handbrake clevis to calliper partially seized
one bulb inoperative in high level brake lamp
slight general wear in steering rack
wear on front anti roll bar end bush assys , esp n/s
wipers hitting windscreen lower panel
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
clutch pedal rubber missing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 820?
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R12 VER is a 1998 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
Across all 1998 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 89,064 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 R12 VER, 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 28 years old, this Rover 820 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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R12 VER is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 31 March 1998.
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