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S150 FOK

1998 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

66,174 mi
Last recorded66,174 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS150 FOK
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 66,174 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

both inner and outer sills has surface corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2015 59,466 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2014 56,628 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 56,628 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 55,570 miles

corrosion to fuel and brake pipes.

deterioration to steering rack boots.

drive belt cracking.

oil leaks.

sills/wheel arches badly corroded in places.

Pass 25 Aug 2012 53,156 miles

corrosion on exhaust.

corrosion on fuel/brake pipes.

fuel filler neck/breather badly corroded.

Pass 27 Aug 2011 51,043 miles

corrosion on sills/rear wheel arches.

corrosion to fuel and brake pipes.

corrosion to fuel filler neck and breathers.

corrosion/leaks on exhaust.

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 27 Aug 2011 51,043 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

corrosion to fuel and brake pipes.

corrosion to fuel filler neck and breathers.

corrosion/leaks on exhaust.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 21 Aug 2010 48,442 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear discs pited

Pass 22 Aug 2009 45,756 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 43,512 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion to fuel tank filler neck and breather.

cracking to drive shaft boots.

cracking to offside rear tyre and inner wall starting to split.

deterioration to wheel rims.

metal in nearside front tyre.

Pass 1 Sep 2007 41,036 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 41,036 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cut to inner sidewall of offside rear tyre.

play in steering rack.

Pass 2 Sep 2006 38,410 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2006 38,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside and nearside c v boots heavily cracked

play in steering rack

slight fluctuation to front brake readings

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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S150 FOK is a 1998 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S150 FOK, 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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S150 FOK is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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