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S229 NNK

1998 Rover 820

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

84,997 mi
Last recorded84,997 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS229 NNK
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2012 84,997 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2012 84,997 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Front Lower 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)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 82,556 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

off side front fog light damaged

Pass 28 Jun 2010 79,558 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

brake pedal intermitantly spongy

corrosion to front and rear suspension components

corrosion to n/s/r disc

corrosion to underside 0of chassis and sills

corrossion to front and rear coil springs

minor blow to rear silencer

oil leak

small damage to rear number plate

steel wheel fitted to o/s/r

Pass 30 Jun 2009 76,595 miles

BABY SEAT FITTED TO CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS BECOMING SIRFACE CORRODED ON INNER BRAKING SURFACE

FRONT SUSPENSION BECOMING SLIGHTLY WEAK / SOFT IN DAMPING ACTION

HAND BRAKE SLIGHTLY WEAK IN BRAKING EFFORT

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / REAR FLOOR SECTIONS / REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL AREAS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Fail 30 Jun 2009 76,595 miles

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

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

BABY SEAT FITTED TO CENTRE REAR SEAT BELT

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS BECOMING SIRFACE CORRODED ON INNER BRAKING SURFACE

FRONT SUSPENSION BECOMING SLIGHTLY WEAK / SOFT IN DAMPING ACTION

HAND BRAKE SLIGHTLY WEAK IN BRAKING EFFORT

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

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / REAR FLOOR SECTIONS / REAR CHASSIS SECTIONS / STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL AREAS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 5 Jul 2008 72,270 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 72,270 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS BECOMING CORRODED / PITTED ON INNER BRAKING SURFACE / ADVISE TO CLEAN UP ECT

BOTH REAR SHOCKER BECOMING DAMP AND BECOMING SLIGHTLY WEAK IN DAMPING ACTION / ADVISE ATTENTION A.S.A.P...

NEARSIDE REAR BUMPER SLIGHTLY DAMAGED / STICKING OUT VERY SLIGHTLY / ATTENTION ADVISED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING ON EDGES

UNDERSIDE / PANELING / ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF SURFACE CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES

Pass 5 Jul 2007 67,218 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 67,199 miles

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

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

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

expansion bottle empty

rear discs inner face corroded both sides

rear pads low

Pass 5 Jul 2006 61,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s/f tyre very low on pressure but no obvious punture and side wall damaged from low pressure 195/65/15H

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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S229 NNK is a 1998 Rover 820 in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S229 NNK, 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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S229 NNK is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 25 September 1998.

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