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S264 AJE

1998 Rover 820

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

99,058 mi
Last recorded99,058 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 82089,064 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS264 AJE
MakeRover
Model820
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Apr 2009 99,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside rear tyre slightly under inflated

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside headlamp lens cracked

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2007 87,841 miles

front shock absorbers weak

front suspension bushes worn

rear bumper insecure on corners

stonechip in offside headlamp

Fail 18 Sep 2007 87,446 miles

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

front shock absorbers weak

front suspension bushes worn

offside mirror glass cracked

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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S264 AJE is a 1998 Rover 820 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 S264 AJE, 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

How do I check the history of S264 AJE?

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What year was S264 AJE registered?

S264 AJE is a 1998 Rover 820, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S264 AJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S264 AJE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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