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S170 DRP

1998 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,085 mi
Last recorded115,085 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2005
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS170 DRP
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2005 115,085 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2005 115,084 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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

engine leaking oil

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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S170 DRP is a 1998 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S170 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S170 DRP registered?

S170 DRP is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S170 DRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S170 DRP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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