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S251 SVX

1999 Rover 820

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,350 mi
Last recorded98,350 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2008
Typical for 1999 Rover 82077,820 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS251 SVX
MakeRover
Model820
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 23 Apr 2008 98,350 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 98,350 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 82,596 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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S251 SVX is a 1999 Rover 820 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Rover 820 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 77,820 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 S251 SVX, 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 27 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 S251 SVX?

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What year was S251 SVX registered?

S251 SVX is a 1999 Rover 820, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S251 SVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S251 SVX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S251 SVX have outstanding finance?

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