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S190 OHG

1998 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

101,100 mi
Last recorded101,100 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS190 OHG
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 101,100 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 95,737 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Oct 2012 95,737 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 86,952 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 177,632 miles

both front disks slightly scored

both rear disks slightly pitted

Pass 5 May 2008 75,514 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2008 75,514 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 70,368 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 70,262 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front lower ball joint boot split. †Offside front upper ball joint boot split. †Core plug leaking on rear of engine block.

Pass 28 Mar 2006 65,495 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2006 65,495 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2005 59,609 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 59,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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S190 OHG is a 1998 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S190 OHG, 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

How do I check the history of S190 OHG?

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What year was S190 OHG registered?

S190 OHG is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S190 OHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S190 OHG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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