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S166 DRP

1998 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,979 mi
Last recorded50,979 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS166 DRP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 50,979 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

brake discs rusty

Fail 28 Oct 2020 50,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 50,927 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2019 50,925 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 50,672 miles

n/s/r tyre re outer wall cracked but no cords showing

o/s/r tyre outer wall cracked but no cords showing

Pass 16 Aug 2017 50,049 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front - rear at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Fail 14 Aug 2017 50,047 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front - rear at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Pass 24 Aug 2016 49,348 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Fail 23 Aug 2016 49,348 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded offside rear outer sill holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at rear hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear tyres are different sizes

Pass 18 Aug 2015 48,535 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 48,439 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Vehicle has different aspect-ratio tyres fitted to front and rear axles (55-series on front axle and 50-series on rear axle).

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Aug 2014 48,439 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle has different aspect-ratio tyres fitted to front and rear axles (55-series on front axle and 50-series on rear axle).

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Aug 2013 48,202 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 Aug 2012 46,919 miles

Exhaust rear silencer support bracket knocking against rear body

Fuel filler neck has a corroded-through support bracket in the nearside rear wheel well, pipe is secure.

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Oil leak from engine

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 44,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2010 41,824 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Aug 2010 41,793 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,828 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,433 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2007 34,606 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 31,848 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake slightly low efficiency.

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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S166 DRP is a 1998 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S166 DRP, 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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S166 DRP is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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