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S234 FKN

1998 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,469 mi
Last recorded84,469 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS234 FKN
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 84,469 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 82,847 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 82,846 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 79,354 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2017 79,354 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 73,801 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (3.5.1i)

coolant leaking

Fail 7 Sep 2016 73,801 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner edge (3.5.1i)

coolant leaking

Pass 14 Sep 2015 69,322 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 68,640 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2014 68,640 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

oil leak

Pass 22 Oct 2013 68,534 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 66,112 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 63,257 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2011 63,257 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 60,397 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 58,005 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,539 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 55,539 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 52,147 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 50,695 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 48,317 miles

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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S234 FKN is a 1998 Rover 820 in Blue 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 S234 FKN, 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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S234 FKN is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 16 November 1998.

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