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S226 LNR

1998 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

86,461 mi
Last recorded86,461 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS226 LNR
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 86,461 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Jul 2024 86,358 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 18 Jul 2024 86,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Nov 2012 86,029 miles

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

Coolant leak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 85,320 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 85,308 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 83,625 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 83,625 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 82,482 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 80,583 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2008 80,583 miles

Nearside Front Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 77,895 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 74,860 miles

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

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

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

windscreen has long crack n/s outside swept area

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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S226 LNR is a 1998 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S226 LNR, 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 S226 LNR registered?

S226 LNR is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S226 LNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S226 LNR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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