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S261 GTM

1998 Rover 820

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,229 mi
Last recorded66,229 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS261 GTM
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2011 66,229 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2010 65,171 miles

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

could not get a good vew of brakes with wheels on. advise they are removed for full inspection

slight leak from rack

Fail 21 May 2010 65,064 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

could not get a good vew of brakes with wheels on. advise they are removed for full inspection

slight leak from rack

Pass 27 May 2009 61,162 miles

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

Offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 28 May 2008 56,760 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 56,760 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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S261 GTM is a 1998 Rover 820 in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S261 GTM, 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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What year was S261 GTM registered?

S261 GTM is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 16 October 1998.

Is S261 GTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S261 GTM shows 6 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.

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