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S145 RAL

1998 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

133,452 mi
Last recorded133,452 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS145 RAL
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 133,452 miles

Advise rear metal fuel pipes corroded !

Advise various metal brake pipes starting to corrode !

Fail 30 Jan 2009 133,459 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Advise rear metal fuel pipes corroded !

Advise various metal brake pipes starting to corrode !

Pass 28 Jan 2008 127,352 miles

Advise slight damage to front number plate !

Advise slight play in front lower ball joints !

Pass 22 Jan 2007 116,469 miles

advise various metal brake pipes starting to corrode !

Fail 22 Jan 2007 116,469 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

advise various metal brake pipes starting to corrode !

Pass 31 Jan 2006 100,988 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 100,988 miles

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

advise rear brake discs could do with replacing !

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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S145 RAL is a 1998 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S145 RAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S145 RAL registered?

S145 RAL is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S145 RAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S145 RAL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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